catastrophe

la catastrophe
A feminine noun is used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la dame, la lune).
feminine noun
a. catastrophe
L'éruption du volcan a été une catastrophe pour le village et ses habitants.The volcanic eruption was a catastrophe for the village and its inhabitants.
b. disaster
Ça a été une véritable catastrophe quand l'usine a explosé.It was an absolute disaster when the factory exploded.
2.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(annoying event)
a. catastrophe
C'est une catastrophe, j'ai oublié mon sac à la maison !It's a catastrophe; I forgot my bag at home!
b. disaster
La machine à café est tombée en panne. - Oh non, c'est une catastrophe !The coffee machine broke down. - Oh no, it's a disaster!
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