devastating blow

language: fr

definitions

  1. A severe shock, setback, or defeat that causes great damage, destruction, or distress to a person, organization, or situation.
    fr: Coup dévastateur
  2. An event or piece of news that causes extreme emotional pain, grief, or despair.
    fr: Choc émotionnel profond
  3. A physical strike capable of causing serious injury or significant physical damage.
    fr: Coup mortel

examples

  1. The sudden bankruptcy was a devastating blow to the entire community.

    La faillite soudaine a été un coup dévastateur pour toute la communauté.

  2. Losing her father was a devastating blow she never fully recovered from.

    La perte de son père fut un coup dévastateur dont elle ne s'est jamais vraiment remise.

  3. The soldier took a devastating blow to the chest during the battle.

    Le soldat a reçu un coup dévastateur à la poitrine pendant la bataille.