endommagés

Endommagés is a French adjective derived from the verb endommager, meaning “to damage.” In French it is used to describe objects, structures, or living tissues that have suffered impairment or injury, and it agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies (endommagé, endommagée, endommagés, endommagées). The term appears in a variety of contexts, including engineering, medicine, environmental science, and cultural heritage preservation. In engineering reports, for example, “pièces endommagées” refers to components that have been compromised by wear, corrosion, or mechanical failure, prompting repair or replacement. In medical literature, “tissus endommagés” designates cells or organ systems that have undergone pathological alteration, such as necrosis or inflammation. Conservationists use the word to categorize artifacts whose material integrity has been affected by factors such as humidity, light exposure, or handling. The concept is closely related to the English terms “damaged” and “impacted,” but the French usage often emphasizes the degree of alteration and the need for corrective action. Synonyms in French include détérioré, abîmé and ruiné, while antonyms are intact, intactes, or en bon état. The word is common in technical documentation, safety regulations, and everyday language when describing the condition of items that no longer function as intended.