French Conversation · Level 30
89 words
French word
erreur
Pronunciation
IPA/ɛʁœʁ/
Meaning
- feminine nounmistake
Example
Il y a une erreur dans le rapport.
There is a mistake in the report.
More examples
Il y a une erreur dans ma réponse.
There is an error in my answer.
J'ai commis une erreur en envoyant le fichier.
I made an error while sending the file.
Core concept
A wrong result or judgment that has drifted away from the correct path.
Common phrases
commettre une erreur
make an error
faire une erreur
make a mistake
Similar words
faute: An offense or mistake caused by lack of care or failure to follow rules.
confusion: A condition where things are mixed together and lose their distinct identities.
malentendu: A misunderstanding between speaker and listener about intent or meaning.
Definition in French
Fait, jugement ou résultat qui s'écarte de la réalité, d'une règle ou de ce qui était attendu.
Word origin
The French noun erreur developed from Latin error, erroris and retains the older idea of straying from a path or standard.
Usage tips
- Faire une erreur commonly describes making a mistake, while se tromper focuses on being mistaken in a belief or judgment.