No. 5,691 in French
catastrophes
Disasters or catastrophic events.
In a sentence
Les catastrophes naturelles comme les séismes et les inondations peuvent causer des dégâts importants.
Natural catastrophes such as earthquakes and floods can cause significant damage.
Here, the word 'catastrophes' refers to major natural disasters, emphasizing their potential impact on the environment and society.
Après une série de catastrophes financières, l'entreprise a dû déclarer faillite.
After a series of financial catastrophes, the company had to declare bankruptcy.
In this context, the word 'catastrophes' is used metaphorically to describe severe financial crises experienced by the company.
Les erreurs de jugement peuvent souvent être des catastrophes personnelles qui affectent profondément une vie.
Errors in judgment can often be personal catastrophes that deeply affect a life.
The term 'catastrophes' here is applied to personal situations, illustrating how significant missteps can have profound consequences.
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