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    Faille (en. Fault)

    /faj/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A failure or gap in a mechanism.
    The flaw in the plan led to its failure.
    La faille dans le plan a conduit à son échec.
    A rupture, a fracture in a material.
    The geological flaw caused an earthquake.
    La faille géologique a provoqué un tremblement de terre.
    A weakness, a flaw in an argument or theory.
    He identified a flaw in his opponent's argument.
    Il a identifié une faille dans l'argument de son adversaire.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'falia', which means 'crack'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    security flaw
    Vulnerability in a security system.
    faille de sécurité
    find a flaw
    Identify a weakness in an argument or system.
    trouver une faille
    exploit a flaw
    Use a weakness to gain an advantage.
    exploiter une faille

    Related Words

    crack
    A narrow opening due to a break.
    fissure
    failure
    Failure of a system or an organism.
    défaillance

    Slang Meanings

    A personal weakness, often used informally.
    He has a flaw in his self-confidence.
    Il a une faille dans sa confiance en lui.
    A character flaw or imperfection.
    Everyone has a flaw; the important thing is to accept it.
    Tout le monde a une faille, l'important est de l'accepter.