disparition

Definitions of disparition
  1. noun
    a sudden disappearance from sight
  2. noun
    a sudden or mysterious disappearance
  3. noun
    euphemistic expressions for death
    synonyms: perte
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    type of:
    décès
    the event of dying or departure from life
  4. noun
    the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
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    antonyms:
    apparition
    the act of appearing in public view
    type of:
    départ
    the act of departing
  5. noun
    the event of passing out of sight
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    antonyms:
    apparition
    the event of coming into sight
    type of:
    happening, événement
    an event that happens
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