abîmer
French → English
(general) To damage: to spoil the appearance, quality, or physical condition of an object
La forte pluie a fini par abîmer le toit de la vieille grange qui fuyait déjà.
(English) The heavy rain ended up damaging the roof of the old barn, which was already leaking.
Fais attention à ne pas abîmer tes chaussures neuves en marchant dans la boue.
(English) Be careful not to damage your new shoes by walking in the mud.
(psychology) To immerse: (pronominal) to lose oneself completely in a deep thought, feeling, or meditation
Il s’abîma dans une longue rêverie en regardant les vagues s'écraser sur le rivage.
(English) He immersed himself in a long daydream while watching the waves crash on the shore.
Dès qu’elle est seule, elle s’abîme en prière pour trouver la paix intérieure.
(English) As soon as she is alone, she immerses herself in prayer to find inner peace.
Entry ID: fr:en:abîmer · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary