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    Fragile (en. Fragile)

    /fʁa.ʒil/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Which can break easily.
    The vase is fragile.
    Le vase est fragile.
    Which is weak, delicate.
    She has a fragile health.
    Elle a une santé fragile.
    Emotional sensitivity.
    He is in a fragile mood today.
    Il est d'humeur fragile aujourd'hui.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'fragilis' meaning 'easily breakable'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    fragile nature
    Which has a particular sensitivity.
    nature fragile
    fragile relationship
    An unstable or delicate relationship.
    relation fragile
    fragile product
    A product that requires precautions.
    produit fragile

    Related Words

    delicateness
    Quality of being delicate, fragile.
    délicatesse
    vulnerability
    State of being exposed to danger.
    vulnérabilité
    precarious
    Which is unsteady, unstable.
    précaire

    Slang Meanings

    To be emotionally sensitive.
    He is a bit fragile at the moment.
    Il est un peu fragile en ce moment.
    To be in difficulty or vulnerable.
    His financial situation is fragile.
    Sa situation financière est fragile.