Affaiblie (en. Weakened)

[a.fɛ.bli]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Who has lost its strength or intensity.
The man's health weakened by illness.
La santé de l'homme affaiblie par la maladie.
Decrease in strength or power.
Fortunately, the storm weakened during the night.
Heureusement, la tempête s'est affaiblie pendant la nuit.
Uncertain, unstable.
His argument is weakened by lack of evidence.
Son argument est affaibli par le manque de preuves.

Etymology

From the verb 'affeiblir', formed from the prefix 'a-' and 'faiblir'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

weakened by doubt
Losing strength because of uncertainty.
affaiblie par le doute
weakened due to age
Losing strength because of aging.
affaiblie en raison de l'âge
weakened by stress
Becoming less capable due to mental pressure.
affaiblie par le stress

Related Words

to weaken
To make less strong or less powerful.
affaiblir
weak
Having little strength.
faible
strength
Ability to act or influence.
force

Slang Meanings

A state of excessive fatigue.
After a week of work, I am completely weakened.
Après une semaine de travail, je suis complètement affaibli.
State of being emotionally down.
He is weakened by his heart problems.
Il est affaibli par ses problèmes de cœur.