catastrophique

catastrophique
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
adjective
a. catastrophic
Un accident catastrophique impliquant deux camions a paralysé le trafic pendant des heures.A catastrophic accident involving two trucks brought traffic to a standstill for hours.
b. disastrous
La tempête a causé des dégâts catastrophiques.The storm caused disastrous damage.
2.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(very bad)
a. catastrophic
Je viens de regarder ton bulletin. Tes notes sont catastrophiques !I just looked at your report card. Your grades are catastrophic!
b. disastrous
La performance de l’équipe à la Coupe du monde a été catastrophique.The team's performance at the World Cup was disastrous.
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