This is the 2853rd most frequent French word.
dommages
"Dommages" means "damages" or "harm" in English.
Here, 'dommages' refers to physical harm or destruction resulted from the storm.
Les dommages causés par la tempête sont importants.
The damages caused by the storm are significant.
In this sentence, 'dommages' relates to personal harm or loss that led to a legal claim for compensation.
Il demande une compensation pour les dommages qu'il a subis.
He is requesting compensation for the damages he has suffered.
Here, 'dommages' is applied metaphorically to the unintended negative outcomes of a decision.