la cata

disaster, catastrophe, mess, catamaran

k a . t a
noun · feminine Rare #44,882
disaster, catastrophe, mess Informal shortening of « catastrophe »; often used to describe a very bad situation.
FR: Cette journée est un vrai cata !
EN: This day is a complete disaster!
catamaran Informal shortening of « catamaran »; common in sailing contexts.
FR: Ils ont loué un cata pour naviguer dans les îles.
EN: They rented a catamaran to sail around the islands.

C'était la cata.

It was a disaster.

— The Big Sick (2017)

On réagit mal et c'est la cata.

We react badly, and it’s a disaster.

— Perfetti sconosciuti (2016)

Comment garder un taf après cette cata?

How can I keep a job after this disaster?

— The Rip (2026)

Si j'ai pas mon diplôme, c'est la cata.

If I don't get my diploma, I'm screwed.

— La Vague (2008)

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