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disparition
/dis.pa.ʁi.sjɔ̃/
disappearance
La disparition de l'animal est un mystère.
The animal's disappearance is a mystery.
general
The act of disappearing or vanishing; the state of being no longer present or visible.
La disparition soudaine de l'avion a choqué le monde entier.
The sudden disappearance of the plane shocked the world.
La disparition des espèces est un problème écologique majeur.
The disappearance of species is a major ecological problem.
Can refer to both physical disappearance and metaphorical absence (e.g., disappearance of a concept).
Collocations
la disparition dethe disappearance ofdisparition soudainesudden disappearancedisparition mystérieusemysterious disappearance
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Common Usage
'Disparition' is often used in news reports and legal contexts to describe unexplained vanishings.
Gold Rule
Formal vs. Informal
In formal contexts, 'disparition' is preferred over colloquial terms like 'évanouissement'.
Word Origin
From Old French 'desparition' (14th century), from Latin 'disparare' (to separate).
Usage Notes
In legal contexts, 'disparition' can refer to the disappearance of a person or object in a way that may involve legal consequences.
Word Breakdown
dis-
apart, away
prefix-parition
division, separation
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