disparition

/dis.pa.ʁi.sjɔ̃/
1.
nounfeminineSing

disappearance

a case of someone or something going missing

La police poursuit l'enquête sur la disparition de l'adolescent.

The police are continuing the investigation into the teenager's disappearance.

2.
nounfeminineSing

death

passing (euphemism)

Nous avons appris la disparition de l'acteur hier soir.

We learned of the actor's passing last night.