French word

fragilisation

Pronunciation

IPA/fʁaʒilizasjɔ̃/

Meaning

  • feminine nounweakening

Example

La fragilisation de l'entreprise a entraîné des licenciements.

The weakening of the company resulted in job cuts.

Illustration for fragilisation (weakening)

More examples

La fragilisation du marché du travail inquiète de nombreux salariés.

The weakening of the labor market worries many employees.

Core concept

A gradual loss of resilience in something physical or abstract, leaving it vulnerable to pressure or failure.

Similar words

affaiblissement: A decline in strength or effectiveness.
détérioration: A worsening in the condition of something or a situation.
dégradation: A decline in quality or value.
fragilité: A state of being easily broken or damaged.

Definition in French

Terme qui décrit la perte de robustesse, physique ou symbolique, due à un affaiblissement progressif.

Word origin

The noun comes from fragiliser, formed on fragile, and the ending -isation turns that action into the name of a process.

Usage tips

  • Fragilisation names a process of weakening, whereas fragilité names a fragile condition.

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