Question

The component 'astre' in 'désastre' means which of the following?

• A. A. Earth
• B. B. Sky
• C. C. Star
• D. D. Fate

Answer 1

Answer:

C. C. Star

• The word 'astre' in French directly translates to 'star' or a celestial body. It originates from the Latin word astrum and the Greek word astron, both meaning "star."

• In the context of 'désastre', which literally means "ill-starred" or "unlucky star," the 'astre' component refers to the stars or planets that were believed to influence human destiny and events.