Erreur (en. Error)

eʁœʁ

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Offense or fault causing harm.
It is a judgment error.
C'est une erreur de jugement.
Inaccuracy in a calculation or an assessment.
This calculation error led to a bad result.
Cette erreur de calcul a conduit à un mauvais résultat.
In computing, a malfunction of a program.
The software generated an error during execution.
Le logiciel a généré une erreur lors de l'exécution.

Etymology

From the Latin 'error', meaning 'to wander, to make a mistake'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to make a mistake
to commit a fault or an inaccuracy.
faire erreur
fatal error
a fault with serious consequences.
erreur fatale
to correct a mistake
to fix a fault or a misunderstanding.
corriger une erreur

Related Words

erroneous
which is incorrect or false.
erroné
errant
which deviates from the truth or the right path.
errant
fault
an act or omission that leads to an error.
faute

Slang Meanings

Big blunder
That was a big blunder on my part.
Ce fut une grosse boulette de ma part.
Mistake
It was a real mess in the meeting.
C'était un vrai beurre en réunion.