Sinistres (en. Disasters)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Damage caused by an unforeseen event.

The disasters following the hurricane were devastating.

Les sinistres suite à l'ouragan ont été dévastateurs.

Tragic or catastrophic events.

The disasters of war leave indelible scars.

Les sinistres de la guerre laissent des cicatrices indélébiles.

Cases of disaster in insurance.

You must report any disaster to your insurer.

Vous devez déclarer tout sinistre à votre assureur.

From Latin 'sinistrum', meaning left or unlucky.

declared disaster

A disaster that has been officially reported.

sinistre déclaré

natural disaster

Natural event causing damage.

sinistre naturel

insurance claim

A case of disaster related to an insurance policy.

sinistre d'assurance

insurance

Contract guaranteeing compensation in case of disaster.

assurance

damage

Material consequences of a disaster.

dommages

claim

Request for compensation following a disaster.

réclamation

Worrying about an imminent disaster.

He is in a disaster state before the storm.

Il est dans un état de sinistre avant la tempête.

An unfortunate situation.

This affair is a real disaster!

C'est un vrai sinistre cette affaire !