désastreux

disastrous, catastrophic

adjective day-zas-TRUH Rare

Usage Note

Désastreux (feminine: désastreuse) is a strong negative adjective used in formal and informal contexts alike — un bilan désastreux ('a disastrous outcome'), des conditions désastreuses ('catastrophic conditions'). It derives from désastre. Learners should note the feminine form adds -euse, not just -e.

Examples

"Les résultats de l'examen ont été désastreux."

Natural Translation

The exam results were disastrous.

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