faiblesse

la faiblesse
A feminine noun is used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la dame, la lune).
feminine noun
a. weakness
Achille a toujours souffert d’une faiblesse au niveau du talon.Achille has always suffered from a weakness in his heel.
b. frailty
Si cet état de faiblesse se prolonge, consultez un médecin.If this state of frailty persists, see a doctor.
a. weakness
Si tu fais preuve de faiblesse, les autres te marcheront dessus !If you show weakness, others will walk all over you!
a. faintness
La faiblesse du signal rend toute interprétation difficile.The faintness of the signal makes it difficult to interpret.
b. dimness (for light)
En arrivant dans la ville, Mathis fut surpris par la faiblesse de l’éclairage public.When he arrived in the city, Mathis was surprised by the dimness of the streetlights.
a. flaw
J’ai trouvé que le discours de la présidente était efficace, malgré quelques faiblesses.I thought the president's speech was effective, despite a few flaws.
b. weakness
L’une des grandes faiblesses de cette série est son invraisemblance.One of the major weaknesses of this series is its lack of plausibility.
c. shortcoming
Les faiblesses de notre modèle économique commencent à se ressentir.The shortcomings of our business model are starting to become apparent.
d. failing
Selon vous, quelles sont les faiblesses de la politique du gouvernement ?In your opinion, what are the government's policy failings?
a. weakness
Le chocolat est la principale faiblesse de Charlie.Chocolate is Charlie's biggest weakness.
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