fail in French
fail in French is échouer, rater, faillir — fail means to be unsuccessful in achieving something.
fail in French
échouer
(intransitive) To be unsuccessful.
rater
(intransitive) To be unsuccessful.
faillir
(transitive) Not to achieve a particular stated goal. (Usage note: The direct object of this word is usually an infinitive.)
échouer
(transitive) Not to achieve a particular stated goal. (Usage note: The direct object of this word is usually an infinitive.)
rater
(transitive) Not to achieve a particular stated goal. (Usage note: The direct object of this word is usually an infinitive.)
cesser
(transitive) To be wanting to, to be insufficient for, to disappoint, to desert; to disappoint one's expectations.
décevoir
(transitive) To be wanting to, to be insufficient for, to disappoint, to desert; to disappoint one's expectations.
négliger
(transitive) To be wanting to, to be insufficient for, to disappoint, to desert; to disappoint one's expectations.
omettre
(transitive) To be wanting to, to be insufficient for, to disappoint, to desert; to disappoint one's expectations.
oublier
(transitive) To be wanting to, to be insufficient for, to disappoint, to desert; to disappoint one's expectations.
recaler
(transitive) To be wanting to, to be insufficient for, to disappoint, to desert; to disappoint one's expectations.
rater
(ambitransitive) To receive one or more non-passing grades in academic pursuits.
recaler
(transitive) To give a student a non-passing grade in an academic endeavour.
saquer
(transitive) To give a student a non-passing grade in an academic endeavour.
négliger
omettre
oublier
What does "fail" mean?
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verb To be unsuccessful in achieving something.
"He failed his driving test twice before passing."
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verb To stop working correctly, as of a machine or system.
"The brakes failed on the way down the hill."
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verb To let someone down by not meeting their expectations or needs.
"The system failed the very people it was meant to protect."
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noun Informal: an instance of failure or something that turns out badly.
"Forgetting the tickets was a total fail."
fail in a sentence
- He failed his driving test twice before passing.
- The negotiations failed to reach an agreement.
- The brakes failed on the way down the hill.
- The system failed the very people it was meant to protect.
Similar words in French
Common French translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "fail" in French?
"fail" in French is échouer, rater, faillir. fail means: To be unsuccessful in achieving something.
How do you use "fail" in a sentence?
Example: "He failed his driving test twice before passing." In French, "fail" is échouer, rater, faillir.
Are there other ways to say "fail" in French?
Yes — French has 10 translations listed for "fail": échouer, rater, faillir, cesser, décevoir, négliger.
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