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nounfemininePlur
disasters (large-scale events causing serious damage or loss)
calamities; major tragedies
fiascos; complete failures (figurative use)
Les récentes catastrophes naturelles ont mis en évidence la vulnérabilité de la région.
The recent natural disasters highlighted the region's vulnerability.