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    Catastrophe (en. Disaster)

    /ka.ta.stʁɔ.fi/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A tragic or disastrous event that leads to severe consequences.
    The natural catastrophe destroyed several villages.
    La catastrophe naturelle a détruit plusieurs villages.
    A total failure in an endeavor, performance, or project.
    The show was a catastrophe; no one enjoyed it.
    Le spectacle fut une catastrophe, personne ne l’a apprécié.
    A set of misfortunes caused by a disaster.
    He experienced a personal catastrophe with the loss of his job.
    Il a vécu une catastrophe personnelle avec la perte de son emploi.

    Etymology

    From the Greek 'katastrophē', meaning 'overturning' or 'trouble'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    foreseen catastrophe
    An event whose negative consequences were predictable.
    catastrophe annoncée
    to experience a catastrophe
    To face a tragic or disastrous event.
    vivre une catastrophe
    to react to a catastrophe
    To implement actions in response to a disastrous situation.
    réagir à une catastrophe

    Related Words

    catastrophic
    Which is of a catastrophic nature or magnitude.
    catastrophique
    catastrophism
    Doctrine that emphasizes the role of catastrophes in history.
    catastrophisme
    catastrophist
    Someone who spreads ideas of imminent disasters.
    catastrophiste

    Slang Meanings

    Really bad situation.
    This weekend was a real catastrophe; everything went wrong.
    Ce week-end a été une vraie catastrophe, tout a mal tourné.
    Total failure.
    This exam was a disaster; I didn't understand anything.
    Cet examen a été une catastrophe, je n'ai rien compris.