désastre
disaster
The word 'désastre' in French translates to 'disaster' in English. It is used in the same context as in English to describe a catastrophic event causing great damage or loss. It can be used in various contexts, including natural disasters, personal tragedies or catastrophes in general.
Example sentences using: désastre
Le désastre était tellement grand que la ville entière a été détruite.
The disaster was so great that the entire city was destroyed.
This sentence describes a scenario in which a disaster (désastre) is so immense that an entire city is wiped out.
Après le désastre, ils n'avaient plus rien.
After the disaster, they did not have anything left.
This sentence describes a situation where a disaster (désastre) leads to such a degree of loss that nothing remains.
La gestion du désastre a été très critique.
The management of the disaster was very critical.
This sentence talks about the crucial nature of disaster (désastre) management in mitigating the negative effects.