noun🔗ShareCatastrophe, désastreAn unexpected natural or man-made catastrophe of substantial extent causing significant physical damage or destruction, loss of life or sometimes permanent change to the natural environment."The earthquake was a disaster, causing widespread damage to homes and schools. "Le tremblement de terre a été une catastrophe, causant des dégâts importants aux maisons et aux écoles.disasterenvironmentworldeventnaturegeologyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCatastrophe, désastreAn unforeseen event causing great loss, upset or unpleasantness of whatever kind."The sudden storm was a disaster for the school picnic; all the food got ruined. "La tempête soudaine a été une catastrophe pour le pique-nique scolaire ; toute la nourriture a été gâchée.disastereventsituationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading