English–French
“malfunctioning” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/defajɑ̃/
Example
L'ordinateur est défaillant depuis ce matin.
The computer has been malfunctioning since this morning.
How to say “malfunctioning” in French
“Malfunctioning” in French is défaillant.
A faulty device continuing to operate unreliably instead of working normally.
Example sentences with défaillant
La connexion est défaillante pendant toute la réunion.
The connection is unstable throughout the meeting.
Tips for using défaillant
- For everyday speech about a malfunctioning machine, en panne or ça marche mal is often more natural than the more formal or technical défaillant.