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    Défaut (en. Default)

    /de.fo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A flaw or an imperfection.
    The product has a manufacturing defect.
    Le produit a un défaut de fabrication.
    A lack in relation to a norm or a standard.
    They evaluated the work and found numerous defects.
    Ils ont évalué le travail et ont constaté de nombreux défauts.
    A character trait that is negatively marked.
    This character flaw causes him problems in his relationships.
    Ce défaut de character lui cause des problèmes dans ses relations.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'defectus', which means 'lack' or 'latency'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    manufacturing defect
    A defect found in a product during its manufacturing.
    défaut de fabrication
    payment default
    The absence of a payment that was supposed to be made.
    défaut de paiement
    consent defect
    A failure of consent due to a flaw.
    défaut de consentement

    Related Words

    failure
    Failure or non-functioning in a task or a mission.
    défaillance
    imperfection
    An aspect that is not perfect.
    imperfection
    poor quality
    Characteristic indicating that something is not of superior quality.
    mauvaise qualité

    Slang Meanings

    To have a problem.
    It's a flaw he has, always late.
    C'est un défaut qu'il a, toujours en retard.
    To be not at the top.
    His attitude today is a flaw.
    Son attitude aujourd'hui c'est un défaut.