This is the 594th most frequent French word.
totale
Complete; total.
The word 'totale' is used here as an adjective modifying the feminine singular noun 'la destruction', meaning complete or whole.
La destruction de la maison était totale.
The destruction of the house was total.
In this sentence, 'totale' serves as an adjective describing the state of focus, aligning with the feminine singular noun 'concentration'.
Sa concentration pendant l'examen était totale.
Her concentration during the exam was total.
Here, 'totale' qualifies the feminine singular noun 'surprise', emphasizing the unanticipated nature of the event.