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    Désastres (en. Disasters)

    /de.za.stʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Event causing very significant destruction.
    Natural disasters like earthquakes are tragic.
    Les désastres naturels comme les tremblements de terre sont tragiques.
    Total failure in a given situation.
    The project was a disaster from the start.
    Le projet a été un désastre dès le début.
    Very difficult or unfortunate situation.
    After the company's bankruptcy, it was a disaster for its employees.
    Après la faillite de l'entreprise, c'était un désastre pour ses employés.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'disastrum', derived from 'dis-' (separation) and 'astrum' (star), meaning an event whose bad fate is announced by the stars.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a foreseen disaster
    An event whose negative consequences were predictable.
    un désastre annoncé
    to experience a disaster
    To be confronted with a very difficult or catastrophic situation.
    vivre un désastre
    to cause a disaster
    To cause or experience many problems or failures.
    faire un désastre

    Related Words

    calamity
    Disastrous or unfortunate event.
    calamité
    tragedy
    Event that causes great suffering.
    tragédie
    misfortune
    Unfortunate or unpleasant event.
    malheur

    Slang Meanings

    A major failure or disaster.
    That concert was a disaster, nobody showed up.
    Ce concert était un désastre, personne n'est venu.
    Major disorder or complications.
    The gathering turned into a disaster with all those problems.
    Le rassemblement s'est transformé en désastre avec tous ces problèmes.