English–French

“weakness” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/fɛblɛs/

Example

La faiblesse de l'équipe est le manque de coordination.

The team's weakness is its lack of coordination.

Illustration for faiblesse (weakness)

How to say “weakness” in French

“Weakness” in French is faiblesse.

A thin support that gives way under pressure, whether in a body, a character, or a team.

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

Example sentences with faiblesse

Admettre une faiblesse peut aider à la surmonter.

Admitting a weakness can help overcome it.

Tips for using faiblesse

  • Faiblesse is feminine, as in la faiblesse de l'equipe, and the phrase avoir une faiblesse pour means having a soft spot for something.

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