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    Désastre (en. Disaster)

    /de.zas.tʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An unfortunate event causing significant damage.
    The earthquake was a disaster for the entire region.
    Le séisme a été un désastre pour toute la région.
    A disastrous situation or a series of mistakes.
    The project turned into a disaster due to a lack of planning.
    Le projet a tourné au désastre à cause d'un manque de planification.
    A complete failure in an endeavor.
    The show was a disaster; no one came.
    Le spectacle a été un désastre, personne n'est venu.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'disastrum', signifying an unfortunate event.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    in a disaster
    in a difficult or catastrophic situation.
    dans un désastre
    natural disaster
    a natural event causing destruction, such as a hurricane or an earthquake.
    désastre naturel
    a disaster foreseen
    a situation that was predictable and went wrong.
    un désastre annoncé

    Related Words

    to dismay
    to cause sadness or grief.
    désoler
    to destabilize
    to disrupt the balance or stability of a situation.
    déstabiliser
    damage
    harm or loss caused by an event.
    dommages
    disastrous
    which has very negative consequences.
    désastreux

    Slang Meanings

    Ultra complicated or chaotic situation.
    It was a total disaster with all those unforeseen events.
    C'était le désastre total avec tous ces imprévus.
    Flagrant failure in an activity.
    This project was supposed to be a success, but in reality, it was a disaster.
    Ce projet était censé être un succès, mais en réalité, c'était un désastre.