No. 4,789 in French

ravages

"Ravages" in English means "devastation" or "destruction."

In a sentence

Les ravages causés par la guerre sont visibles partout.
The ravages caused by the war are visible everywhere.
In this sentence, 'ravages' refers to the widespread damage or destruction caused by a catastrophic event, specifically war.
Les ravages du temps se manifestent sur les vieux bâtiments.
The ravages of time are evident on old buildings.
Here, 'ravages' denotes the deterioration or wear over time, emphasizing the effects of natural aging on structures.
Elle déplore les ravages du changement climatique sur la nature.
She laments the ravages of climate change on nature.
In this context, 'ravages' describes the harmful impact or destruction wrought by environmental changes due to climate change.

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