French translation of ransack is 
saccager

Meaning of "ransack" in English

"Ransack" refers to the act of searching a place thoroughly, often leaving it in disorder. It conveys a sense of chaotic rummaging through belongings, typically with the intent to steal or find something specific. The term evokes imagery of upheaval and disarray, as if the location has been hurriedly turned upside down. Often used in the context of burglary or hasty searches, it holds connotations of violating privacy and leaving a trail of destruction in the pursuit of a particular prize or information.

Meaning of "saccager" in French

"Saccager" in French means to ravage or extensively damage a place, often by turning it inside out in search of something, akin to the English "ransack." The action implies a thorough and often forceful search, leaving the area in a state of chaos and disarray. It reflects not just physical upheaval but also a level of disregard or disrespect for the original state of the environment or property. Used in contexts of burglary or frenzied searches, it indicates a degree of unrestrained havoc and disorder.

Pronunciation of "ransack" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /ˈræn.sæk/

Pronunciation Variations: While fairly consistent across English-speaking regions, subtle differences may occur. In some American dialects, the first vowel may sound slightly more like "ay," and the emphasis might lie slightly more on the first syllable. However, pronunciation generally remains uniform in both American and British English.

Pronunciation of "saccager" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /sa.ka.ʒe/

Pronunciation Variations: Generally, "saccager" has a uniform pronunciation across French-speaking regions. The emphasis typically falls on the second syllable, with the "g" in "ger" pronounced softly as in "azure." Regional accents may slightly affect the fluidity and intonation but do not substantially alter pronunciation.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. The burglars ransacked the house, leaving everything in disarray.
   (Les cambrioleurs ont saccagé la maison, laissant tout en désordre.)

2. Despite the mess, they couldn't find what they were looking for during the ransack.
   (Malgré le désordre, ils n'ont pas pu trouver ce qu'ils cherchaient pendant le saccage.)

3. After the party, it looked like someone had ransacked the living room.
   (Après la fête, on aurait dit que quelqu'un avait saccagé le salon.)

4. She felt violated to find her desk ransacked by strangers.
   (Elle se sentit violée en découvrant que son bureau avait été saccagé par des inconnus.)

5. The soldiers ransacked the village for supplies.
   (Les soldats ont saccagé le village à la recherche de fournitures.)

6. His attempt to ransack the archives went unnoticed at first.
   (Sa tentative de saccager les archives est passée inaperçue au début.)

7. They feared the protesters might ransack the offices.
   (Ils craignaient que les manifestants ne saccagent les bureaux.)

8. The police found the apartment in a ransacked state.
   (La police a trouvé l'appartement dans un état de saccage.)

9. As soon as they left, he began to ransack the files.
   (Dès qu'ils sont partis, il a commencé à saccager les dossiers.)

10. She was heartbroken to see her childhood home ransacked by looters.
    (Elle était bouleversée de voir sa maison d'enfance saccagée par des pillards.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "ransack" in English

Synonyms: pillage, loot, plunder, raid, ravage, search, spoil, devastate, wreck, scour.

Antonyms: protect, secure, guard, preserve, save, safeguard, keep, maintain, conserve, restore.

Similar Words: disrupt, explore, inspect, search, examine, overturn, rummage, devastate, comb, strip.

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "saccager" in French

Synonyms: dévaster, piller, ravager, détruire, voler, cambrioler, démolir, dégrader, ruiner, abîmer.

Antonyms: protéger, sauvegarder, garder, conserver, entretenir, préserver, défendre, assurer, restaurer, réparer.

Similar Words: fouiller, inspecter, explorer, déranger, chambouler, déménager, déraciner, bouleverser, bouleverser, ruiner.

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