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    Catastrophes (en. Disasters)

    /ka.ta.stʁɔ.f/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A significant event causing severe disruption.
    Natural disasters, such as earthquakes, can have devastating consequences.
    Les catastrophes naturelles, comme les earthquakes, peuvent avoir des conséquences dévastatrices.
    Total failure in an undertaking or project.
    The product launch was a disaster: sales were nonexistent.
    Le lancement du produit a été une catastrophe : les ventes étaient nulles.
    Significant damage caused by an event.
    The city had to face disasters following the floods.
    La ville a dû faire face à des catastrophes suite aux inondations.

    Etymology

    From Ancient Greek 'katastrophē', meaning 'overturning' or 'sudden change'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    avoid disasters
    to take measures to prevent disastrous situations.
    éviter les catastrophes
    to be a disaster
    to be in a very bad state or situation.
    être une catastrophe
    natural disaster
    a natural event causing significant destruction, such as a hurricane or an earthquake.
    catastrophe naturelle
    predicted disaster
    a predictable disastrous event that occurs despite warnings.
    catastrophe annoncée

    Related Words

    cataclysm
    A major event, often sudden, with devastating consequences.
    cataclysme
    crisis
    A period of significant disruption or upheaval.
    crise
    disaster
    An event leading to serious damage or negative consequences.
    désastre

    Slang Meanings

    A big problem.
    It was a real disaster; we missed everything!
    C'était une vraie catastrophe, on a tout raté !
    Something done very poorly.
    His latest project was a disaster; he got everything wrong.
    Son dernier projet était une catastrophe, il a tout faux.
    An event that goes wrong.
    The evening turned into a disaster after the incident.
    La soirée s'est transformée en catastrophe après l'incident.