French word

défectueux

Pronunciation

IPA/defɛktɥø/

Meaning

  • adjectivedefective

Example

Ce produit est défectueux.

This product is defective.

Illustration for défectueux (defective)

More examples

Le lave-linge est défectueux et fuit.

The washing machine is defective and leaks.

Core concept

An item whose production flaw leaves it unable to work as designed.

Common phrases

  • produit défectueux

    defective product

  • appareil défectueux

    defective device

  • composant défectueux

    defective component

Similar words

cassé: Broken in part or entirely, preventing normal use.
endommagé: Physically harmed by an impact or accident, affecting function or appearance.
abîmé: Surface-worn or partly deteriorated, with a less attractive or pleasant feel.
défaillant: Operating inconsistently and failing to deliver its expected performance.

Definition in French

Qui comporte une imperfection ou un défaut de fabrication qui le rend non conforme ou inutilisable.

Word origin

French défectueux developed from Latin defectuosus, related to defectus, meaning lack or failure, and its formation denotes something marked by a defect.

Usage tips

  • In technical or warranty language, défectueux often points to a product flaw, whereas en panne describes an item that is currently out of order.

Other meanings

  • faultyadjective
  • flawedadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • défectuositédefectnoun
  • défectueusementdefectivelyadverb

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