ruine-moi
The English phrase "ruin me" can be translated into French as ruine-moi.
The phrase is used to express the idea of causing someone to lose all of their money or to suffer complete financial failure.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the verb ruiner (to ruin) and the object pronoun moi (me).
How does it change in a sentence?
The form ruine-moi is in the imperative mood, used to give a direct command to ruin me. In a standard declarative sentence, such as Cela me ruine (That ruins me), the pronoun me precedes the verb instead of being attached with a hyphen.
Did you know?
- The noun form une ruine can refer to an ancient structure, but it is also an old-fashioned, somewhat insulting way to describe an elderly person's appearance.
- In modern French, the verb ruiner is frequently used as a hyperbole to describe something that is simply expensive, such as a high restaurant bill, without meaning actual bankruptcy.
- While 'ruin me' in English can sometimes sound romantic or dramatic in literature, ruine-moi sounds much more literal and strictly about economic disaster in French.
Examples in context
- Je veux que tu me détruises.I want you to ruin me.
Example conversation
Manon and Lucas are discussing a risky business investment.
- ManonLucas, ce projet est beaucoup trop risqué.Lucas, this project is way too risky.
- LucasC'est une opportunité unique, Manon.It is a unique opportunity, Manon.
- ManonSi on échoue, ruine-moi avec tes dettes !If we fail, ruin me with your debts!
- LucasNe t'inquiète pas, nous allons gagner.Don't worry, we are going to win.
