Translation of "decimate" into French

décimer, supprimer, anéantir are the top translations of "decimate" into French.

decimate verb noun grammar

(Roman history) To kill one man chosen by lot out of every ten in a legion or other military group. [..]

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  • décimer

    verb

    Roman history: to kill one out of ten men [..]

    The soldiers decimated the unruly population.

    Les soldats ont décimé la population rebelle.

  • supprimer

    verb

  • anéantir

    verb

    States and transnational corporations decimate natural landscapes, and criminalize or target indigenous owners protecting their land.

    Des États et des entreprises multinationales anéantissent des paysages naturels et pourchassent les propriétaires indigènes s’efforçant de protéger leurs terres.

  • Less frequent translations

    • exterminer
    • éradiquer
    • annihiler

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