let's not destroy
-ne détruisons pas
Negative imperative we conjugation of destroy.

destroy

destroy
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., acheter).
transitive verb
a. détruire
The tornado destroyed the house.La tornade a détruit la maison.
a. détruire
The lie destroyed our friendship.Ce mensonge a détruit notre amitié.
b. anéantir
The affair destroyed the candidate's political reputation.Cette affaire a anéanti la réputation politique du candidat.
c. ruiner
The woman's comment destroyed the young girl's confidence.La remarque de cette femme a ruiné la confiance en soi de la jeune fille.
a. abattre
The farmer had to destroy the sick cow.La fermière a dû abattre la vache malade.
b. piquer
The veterinarian destroyed the rabid animal.La vétérinaire a piqué l'animal enragé.
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