Also means
to wreck
Usage Note
Saccager implies thorough destruction or looting, typically of a place. It is stronger than abîmer (to damage) and often used when reporting vandalism or pillaging. The noun le saccage describes the act of ransacking. Conjugates like manger with a soft 'g' before 'a' or 'o'.
Examples
"Les manifestants ont saccagé le local."
Natural Translation
The protesters ransacked the premises.
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