No. 11,738 in French
sinistré
A person affected by a disaster.
In a sentence
Les habitants sinistrés ont reçu de l'aide après la tempête.
The affected residents received assistance after the storm.
Here, 'sinistrés' refers to individuals affected by a calamity, emphasizing their situation and need for help.
Cette région est souvent sinistrée à cause des inondations.
This region is often disaster-stricken due to floods.
In this context, 'sinistrée' describes the region itself, highlighting the recurring impact of disasters on it.
Le gouvernement a promis de soutenir les familles sinistrées.
The government has promised to support the afflicted families.
'Sinistrées' here applies to families affected by a disaster, emphasizing the human and personal aspect of the impact.
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