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    Salerne (en. Salerno)

    [sa.lɛʁn]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A catastrophic event, an unfortunate situation.
    The storm caused a salerne throughout the region.
    La tempête a provoqué une salerne dans toute la région.
    A persistent misfortune.
    Since his move, he has been experiencing a daily salerne.
    Depuis son déménagement, il vit une salerne quotidienne.

    Etymology

    The term 'salerne' may derive from Old French, related to words meaning dirt or disaster.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    general salerne
    A global crisis situation.
    salerne générale
    to fall into a salerne
    To find oneself in an unpleasant situation.
    tomber dans une salerne
    to provoke a salerne
    To cause a disaster or a major problem.
    provoquer une salerne

    Related Words

    calamity
    A disastrous event with serious consequences.
    calamité
    demoralizing
    Causing a feeling of discouragement.
    démoralisant
    incident
    An unwanted event, often disruptive.
    incident

    Slang Meanings

    To have bad luck
    Since the start of the school year, it's been a salerne for him; he can't stop having bad luck.
    Depuis la rentrée, c'est la salerne pour lui, il n'arrête pas d'avoir de la poisse.
    To be in a pickle
    He really messed things up by forgetting his appointment.
    Il a vraiment foutu la salerne en oubliant son rendez-vous.