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    Faute (en. Mistake)

    /fot/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An error committed, often due to negligence.
    He acknowledged his fault.
    Il a reconnu sa faute.
    A reprehensible act, guilt.
    This fault is punished by law.
    Cette faute est punie par la loi.
    A defect or shortcoming in a work.
    He pointed out a fault in the report.
    Il a relevé une faute dans le rapport.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'fallita', which means 'failure'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    for lack of better
    In the absence of a better option.
    faute de mieux
    blame on
    To hold someone responsible.
    faute à
    without fail
    Surely, without fail.
    sans faute

    Related Words

    professional misconduct
    Error committed in the course of work.
    faute professionnelle
    gross misconduct
    Fault of great seriousness.
    faute lourde

    Slang Meanings

    Blunder
    He really blundered by not reading the instructions.
    Il a fait une vraie bêvue en ne lisant pas les instructions.
    Big mistake
    It was a big mistake to act without thinking.
    C'était une grosse connerie d'agir sans réfléchir.