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    Faible (en. Weak)

    /fɛbl/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Who has little physical strength.
    He is too weak to lift this weight.
    Il est trop faible pour soulever ce poids.
    Which is little intense or little effective.
    This light is weak in the room.
    Cette lumière est faible dans la pièce.
    Who lacks character or will.
    She showed little determination.
    Elle a fait preuve d'une faible détermination.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'flebilis', which means 'lamentable'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have a low opinion of something
    To consider something as unimportant or of little value.
    avoir une faible opinion de quelque chose
    to be on a weak point
    To be in a vulnerable position.
    être sur un point faible

    Related Words

    weakness
    The state of a person or thing that is weak.
    faiblesse
    weakly
    In a weak or insufficient manner.
    faiblement

    Slang Meanings

    Heavy
    He is really heavy, he has no weakness.
    Il est vraiment lourd, il n'a aucune faiblesse.
    Out of shape
    He felt weak all week because of the flu.
    Il était faible toute la semaine à cause de la grippe.