This is the 1497th most frequent French word.
disparu
"Disparu" means "missing" or "vanished" in English.
In this sentence, 'disparu' is the past participle of the verb 'disparaître', indicating that something is no longer visible or present.
Le chien a disparu de la cour.
The dog has disappeared from the yard.
Here, 'disparue' is an adjective describing someone who is lost or missing.
Il est considéré comme une personne disparue.
He is considered a missing person.
'Disparues' is used to describe species that have vanished, with the implication of extinction.