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    Affaibli (en. Weakened)

    [afaibli]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To make someone or something less strong.
    The absence of light weakened the growth of the plants.
    L'absence de lumière a affaibli la croissance des plantes.
    To decrease strength or vigor.
    The illness weakened his body.
    La maladie a affaibli son corps.
    To cause a loss of energy or power.
    Constant criticism deeply weakened him.
    Les critiques constantes l'ont profondément affaibli.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'affaiblir', composed of 'a-' (towards) and 'faiblir' (to weaken).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    weakened by illness
    To make someone weaker due to illness.
    affaibli par la maladie
    economically weakened
    A situation where a person or entity loses financial strength.
    affaibli économiquement
    weaken the enemy
    To make an opponent less strong in a conflict context.
    affaiblir l'ennemi

    Related Words

    weak
    Lacking strength or vigor.
    faible
    strength
    Ability to withstand pressure or constraint.
    force
    debilitating
    That which makes weak or fatigued.
    débilitant

    Slang Meanings

    To be at the end of one's nerves.
    After all these trials, he is really weakened mentally.
    Après toutes ces épreuves, il est vraiment affaibli mentalement.
    To be flat.
    After this weekend of partying, I feel weakened.
    Après ce weekend de fête, je me sens affaibli.