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    Lacune (en. Gap)

    /la.kyn/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Empty space or lack in a discourse, demonstration, or text.
    There is a gap in his argumentation that needs to be filled.
    Il y a une lacune dans son argumentation qui doit être comblée.
    Absence of essential information or an element.
    The lack of data makes the study less reliable.
    La lacune de données rend l'étude moins fiable.
    Missing element in a collection or set.
    This piece is a gap in my stamp collection.
    Cette pièce est une lacune dans ma collection de timbres.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'lacuna', meaning 'pond' or 'pool', indicating a lack.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    gap in knowledge
    Lack of information or learning about a particular subject.
    lacune dans les connaissances
    fill a gap
    Fill a void or a gap in knowledge or data.
    combler une lacune
    gap in understanding
    Misunderstanding or lack of elements to grasp a concept.
    lacune de compréhension
    identify a gap
    Recognize a lack that needs to be addressed.
    identifier une lacune

    Related Words

    lacunar
    Who presents gaps, incomplete.
    lacunaire
    lacunose
    Characterized by gaps or lacks.
    lacunose
    lack
    State of what is not there, absence.
    manque

    Slang Meanings

    Lack of intelligence
    He really has a gap in his reasoning.
    Il a vraiment une lacune dans son raisonnement.
    Absence of a common thing
    There is a gap in his musical culture.
    Il y a une lacune dans sa culture musicale.