How is the word catastrophe translated from French to English

Événement soudain qui cause de grands dégâts ou des morts.

A sudden event causing great damage or death.

noun
English translation
disaster

Examples with “catastrophe”

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  • L'inondation a été une catastrophe nationale. The flood was a national disaster.

  • La fête a été un désastre. The party was a disaster.

  • Les bénévoles sont arrivés vite après la catastrophe. Volunteers arrived quickly after the disaster.

  • Ma première tentative de pâtisserie s'est terminée en désastre. My first attempt at baking ended in disaster.

  • De meilleurs systèmes d'alerte peuvent éviter une catastrophe. Better warning systems can prevent a disaster.

  • N'appelle pas encore cette présentation un désastre. Don't call the presentation a disaster just yet.

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FAQ about “catastrophe”

How is “catastrophe” translated from French?
“catastrophe” translates into English as “disaster”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “catastrophe” mean?
Meaning of “catastrophe”: Événement soudain qui cause de grands dégâts ou des morts. In English — “disaster”.
What part of speech is “catastrophe”?
“catastrophe” is a noun.
Where can I see examples with “catastrophe”?
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