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disaster

/dɪˈzɑːstə/

/dɪˈzæstər/

disasternoun

disasters

/dɪˈzɑːstə/

/dɪˈzæstər/

Translations

catastropheSurtout pour un événement soudain causant de grands dégâts ou des pertes.

The earthquake was a disaster that left thousands homeless.

Le tremblement de terre a été une catastrophe qui a laissé des milliers de personnes sans abri.

désastreS'emploie aussi pour un échec complet ou une situation aux conséquences très fâcheuses.

The party was a disaster because the caterer didn't show up.

La soirée a tourné au désastre parce que le traiteur n'est pas venu.

Additional translations

calamitéPlus soutenu, pour une grande catastrophe ou un malheur grave.

Definitions

A sudden event, such as an accident or a natural catastrophe, that causes great damage or loss of life.

The earthquake was a disaster that left thousands homeless.

An event or fact that has unfortunate consequences.

The party was a disaster because the caterer didn't show up.

A complete failure, especially in a social or business context.

The new product launch was a disaster, leading to a significant drop in sales.

Synonyms

Antonyms

disasteradjective

/dɪˈzɑːstə/

/dɪˈzæstər/

Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "disaster relief").

Translations

de catastropheEmploi attributif, surtout dans des contextes institutionnels ou techniques.

The government set up a disaster relief fund within days.

Le gouvernement a créé un fonds de secours en cas de catastrophe en quelques jours.

Definitions

Relating to, intended for, or designed to deal with disasters.

The government set up a disaster relief fund within days.

disasterinterjection

Used as an exclamation expressing shock or dismay

Translations

catastropheInterjection exprimant la stupeur, la frustration ou la consternation.

Disaster! All the data is gone.

Catastrophe ! Toutes les données ont disparu.

Definitions

An exclamation used to express shock, frustration, or dismay.

Disaster! All the data is gone.

Synonyms

oh no

oh dear

alas

yikes

uh-oh

oh my

what a mess

woe

goodness me