English–French
“disaster victim” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/sinistʁe/
Example
Après le séisme, les sinistrés attendaient des secours.
After the earthquake, the disaster victims waited for aid.
How to say “disaster victim” in French
“Disaster victim” in French is sinistré.
A person or household standing beside a damaged home and waiting for help to rebuild daily life.
Example sentences with sinistré
Les sinistrés ont trouvé un abri dans le gymnase municipal.
The disaster victims found shelter in the municipal gymnasium.
Tips for using sinistré
- In formal news and administrative French, sinistré is common, while everyday speech often uses victime or personne touchée instead.