French Conversation · Level 58
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French word
disparition
Pronunciation
IPA/dispaʁisjɔ̃/
Meaning
- feminine noundisappearance
Example
La disparition de mes clés m'a inquiété.
The disappearance of my keys worried me.
More examples
La disparition progressive des espèces inquiète les scientifiques.
The gradual disappearance of species worries scientists.
Core concept
A person, object, memory, or phenomenon fades from presence until it can no longer be found, seen, or perceived.
Common phrases
la disparition de
the disappearance of ___
disparition soudaine
sudden disappearance
disparition inexpliquée
unexplained disappearance
Similar words
perte: The loss of a possession, opportunity, or information that is no longer obtainable.
manque: A shortage of something necessary or expected.
absence: The fact of something not being present where or when it is expected.
Definition in French
État ou fait de cesser d'exister ou d'être perçu, pouvant être soudain ou progressif.
Word origin
The noun disparition derives from disparaître by adding the productive suffix -tion for an action or resulting state.
Usage tips
- The pattern disparition de is used for the thing that has disappeared, as in la disparition de mes clés.
Other meanings
- extinctionnoun
Opposites
- apparitionappearancenoun
- présencepresencenoun
Related words
- disparaîtredisappearverb
- disparumissingadjective