endommage

Endommage is a French noun meaning damage or harm, typically referring to physical damage to objects, property, or infrastructure, or harm to a person or system. The word derives from the verb endommager (to damage), with endommage functioning as the nominal form describing the result of such damage in formal or specialized language. In everyday French, damages are more commonly referred to as dommages; however, endommage and its related noun endommagement appear in legal, technical, and regulatory contexts.

In legal and insurance contexts, endommage is used to describe the damage suffered by a subject or object. It can be a basis for liability, compensation, or indemnification, including the calculation of repair costs, loss of value, or temporary loss of use of property. The severity and extent of endommage influence coverage decisions and remedies, sometimes requiring documentation, professional assessment, and adherence to regulatory standards.

In industrial, construction, and maintenance settings, endommage helps describe the impact of incidents, wear, or environmental factors on infrastructure or equipment. Distinguishing endommage from ordinary wear or depreciation can be relevant for determining necessary repairs, warranty coverage, and insurance claims.

See also: dommage, dommages et intérêts, responsabilité civile, assurance, réparation, indemnisation.