desastre

noun
  1. A sudden event, such as an accident or a natural catastrophe, that causes great damage or loss of life. noun
    The earthquake was a terrible desastre that left many people homeless.
    After the flood, the town was in a state of desastre, with roads and homes destroyed.
  2. A complete failure, especially in a situation or event. noun
    The party was a desastre because the caterer didn't show up and the music system failed.
    His attempt to fix the car himself turned into a complete desastre, and he had to call a mechanic.