English–French

“lack” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/denɥe/

Example

Le texte est dénué de preuves.

The text lacks evidence.

Illustration for dénuer (lack)

How to say “lack” in French

“Lack” in French is dénuer.

A necessary support stripped away, leaving a person or thing without what it needs.

Full entry for dénuer: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with dénuer

On ne devrait pas dénuer les gens de leur dignité.

One should not deprive people of their dignity.

Tips for using dénuer

  • The common pattern is être dénué de plus a noun, while the active dénuer quelqu'un de quelque chose means stripping someone or something of it.

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