tragedy

US /ˈtrædʒ.ə.di/
UK /ˈtrædʒ.ə.di/
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1.

tragédie, catastrophe

an event causing great suffering, destruction, and distress, such as a serious accident, crime, or natural catastrophe

:
The earthquake was a terrible tragedy for the region.
Le tremblement de terre fut une terrible tragédie pour la région.
His sudden death was a great tragedy for his family.
Sa mort subite fut une grande tragédie pour sa famille.
2.

tragédie, drame

a play dealing with tragic events and having an unhappy ending, especially one concerning the downfall of the main character

:
Shakespeare's 'Hamlet' is a classic tragedy.
'Hamlet' de Shakespeare est une tragédie classique.
Ancient Greek tragedies often explored themes of fate and free will.
Les tragédies grecques antiques exploraient souvent les thèmes du destin et du libre arbitre.