English–French
“faint” in French
How to say “faint” in French
“Faint” in French is ténu.
A nearly invisible thread of scent, sound, light, or difference that barely reaches awareness.
Example sentences with ténu
Il reste un espoir ténu.
A faint hope remains.
Tips for using ténu
- Ténu agrees in gender and number, so the feminine singular is ténue and the plural forms are ténus or ténues; the added e is not pronounced.
Other French words for “faint”
Elle s'est évanouie en voyant le sang.
She fainted when she saw the blood.