démuni
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
adjective
a. destitute
Cette association caritative répond aux besoins primaires des personnes les plus démunies, tout en les accompagnant dans leurs parcours de réinsertion.This charity meets the primary needs of the most destitute people while helping them to reintegrate into society.
b. impoverished
Depuis son enfance dans un quartier démuni, l’ascension sociale de cette jeune entrepreneuse a été fulgurante.From her childhood in an impoverished neighborhood, this young entrepreneur's social rise has been meteoric.
a. helpless
Joël se sent souvent démuni face aux démarches administratives.Joël often feels helpless when it comes to administrative procedures.
b. powerless
Les travailleurs sociaux peuvent se sentir démunis face aux problèmes auxquels ils sont confrontés.Social workers can feel powerless in the face of the problems they have to deal with.
c. defenseless
Regionalism used in the United States.
(United States)
Face à la concurrence des grands supermarchés, les petits commerces sont souvent démunis.Faced with competition from big supermarkets, small shops are often defenseless.
d. defenceless
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom.
(United Kingdom)
Avec son aile cassée, le pauvre oiseau était complètement démuni.With its broken wing, the poor bird was completely defenceless.
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