No. 11,537 in French
ruine
"Ruine" in English means "ruin" or "remains of a destroyed structure."
In a sentence
La ruine du château était visible depuis la colline.
The ruin of the castle was visible from the hill.
Here, 'ruine' is used as a noun, referring to the remnants of an old structure.
Ses investissements imprudents ont causé sa ruine financière.
His imprudent investments caused his financial ruin.
In this sentence, 'ruine' metaphorically describes a significant loss or downfall, applied to finances.
Les mauvaises décisions peuvent ruiner une carrière prometteuse.
Bad decisions can ruin a promising career.
Here, the verb 'ruiner' (derived from 'ruine') is used to mean to destroy or significantly degrade something, in this case, a career.
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