failure in French
failure in French is insuffisance, échec, défaillance — failure means the state of not achieving a desired or intended result.
failure in French
insuffisance
(pathology) A condition in which a specified organ does not function well enough to support life.
échec
State or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, opposite of success.
défaillance
State or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, opposite of success.
daube
An object, person or endeavour in a state of failure, has failed at something or incapable of success.
flop
An object, person or endeavour in a state of failure, has failed at something or incapable of success.
navet
An object, person or endeavour in a state of failure, has failed at something or incapable of success.
raté
An object, person or endeavour in a state of failure, has failed at something or incapable of success.
panne
Termination of the ability of an item to perform its required function; breakdown.
échec
Termination of the ability of an item to perform its required function; breakdown.
What does "failure" mean?
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noun The state of not achieving a desired or intended result.
"Despite several attempts, the experiment ended in failure every time."
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noun Not doing something that should have been done.
"His failure to lock the door allowed the cat to wander out."
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noun The point at which an organ or system stops working properly.
"He was rushed to hospital with heart failure."
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noun Someone or something considered unsuccessful.
"He felt like a failure after losing both his job and his flat."
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failure in a sentence
- Despite several attempts, the experiment ended in failure every time.
- The launch ended in complete failure.
- His failure to lock the door allowed the cat to wander out.
- Failure to pay the bill by Friday may result in a late fee.
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What is "failure" in French?
"failure" in French is insuffisance, échec, défaillance. failure means: The state of not achieving a desired or intended result.
How do you use "failure" in a sentence?
Example: "Despite several attempts, the experiment ended in failure every time." In French, "failure" is insuffisance, échec, défaillance.
Are there other ways to say "failure" in French?
Yes — French has 8 translations listed for "failure": insuffisance, échec, défaillance, daube, flop, navet.
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