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disaster

UK
/dɪˈzɑːstə/
US
/dɪˈzæstər/

Translations

disasternoun
disasters
pl
UK
/dɪˈzɑːstə/
US
/dɪˈzæstər/
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.
Synonyms
meltdown
debacle
failure
misfortune
tragedy
calamity
catastrophe
wreck
crisis
cataclysm
Antonyms
triumph
success
disasteradjective
UK
/dɪˈzɑːstə/
US
/dɪˈzæstər/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "disaster relief").
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.
disasterinterjection
Used as an exclamation expressing shock or dismay
catastropheInterjection exprimant la stupeur, la frustration ou la consternation.
Disaster! All the data is gone.
Catastrophe ! Toutes les données ont disparu.
Synonyms
oh no
oh dear
alas
yikes
uh-oh
oh my
what a mess
woe
goodness me

Definitions

disasternoun
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.
disasteradjective
Relating to, intended for, or designed to deal with disasters.
The government set up a disaster relief fund within days.
disasterinterjection
An exclamation used to express shock, frustration, or dismay.
Disaster! All the data is gone.
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