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    Faiblir (en. To weaken)

    /fɛ.ble/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To decrease in strength, intensity, or quality.
    The wind began to weaken at dusk.
    Le vent a commencé à faiblir à la tombée de la nuit.
    To weaken physically or morally.
    He weakened after weeks of illness.
    Il a faibli après des semaines de maladie.
    To reduce one’s power or grip.
    The pressure weakened over time.
    La pression a faibli au fil du temps.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'faiblir', derived from 'faible'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to weaken under pressure
    To abandon or be unable to resist intense pressure.
    faiblir sous la pression
    to weaken before one's eyes
    To become weak or less effective rapidly.
    faiblir à vue d'œil
    to weaken defenses
    To make less resistant or vulnerable.
    faiblir les défenses

    Related Words

    weak
    Lacking strength, having little power.
    faible
    to weaken
    To make less strong or less effective.
    affaiblir
    strength
    Capacity to act or influence.
    force

    Slang Meanings

    To be down and out
    He looks down and out, he's weakening in his work.
    Il a l'air à la ramasse, il faiblit dans son travail.
    To have a slump
    After this long day, I'm really feeling a slump, I'm weakening.
    Après cette longue journée, j'ai vraiment un coup de mou, je faiblis.