English–French
“catastrophe” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/dezastʁ/
Example
La soirée s'est transformée en désastre.
The evening turned into a catastrophe.
How to say “catastrophe” in French
“Catastrophe” in French is désastre.
A whole event, undertaking, or situation ends in overwhelming ruin rather than a merely minor mistake.
Example sentences with désastre
Le déménagement a été un désastre.
The move was a disaster.
Tips for using désastre
- French uses désastre for a failed project or event as well as for physical catastrophe, but the word sounds excessive for a small error.