catastrophic

catastrophique, dévastateur

Qui cause ou entraîne des dégâts, des souffrances ou des pertes très importants.

En anglais simple : Causing or involving very great damage, suffering, or loss.

• The storm caused catastrophic damage.
• A catastrophic flood destroyed the village.
• The decision could have catastrophic consequences for local families.

Synonymes : disastrous, devastating

Expressions courantes : catastrophic damage, catastrophic consequences, a catastrophic flood

irrémédiable, irréparable

Si grave ou total que ce qui est touché ne peut être rétabli ni réparé.

En anglais simple : So complete or serious that the affected thing cannot recover or be repaired.

• The engine suffered a catastrophic failure.
• A catastrophic disk failure destroyed every saved file.
• The structure's catastrophic collapse left it beyond repair.

Synonymes : irrecoverable, irreversible

Contraires : recoverable

Expressions courantes : catastrophic failure, catastrophic breakdown, catastrophic system failure