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faint in French

faint in French is faible, faire un malaise, craintif — faint means barely perceptible; weak in intensity.

faint in French

faible
adj
(of a being) Lacking strength; weak; languid; inclined to lose consciousness
faire un malaise
adj
(of a being) Lacking strength; weak; languid; inclined to lose consciousness
faible
adj
Lacking courage, spirit, or energy; cowardly; dejected.
craintif
adj
Lacking courage, spirit, or energy; cowardly; dejected.
timoré
adj
Lacking courage, spirit, or energy; cowardly; dejected.
faible
adj
Performed, done, or acted, weakly; not exhibiting vigor, strength, or energy.
évanouissement
noun
The act of fainting, syncope.
s'évanouir
verb
pâmer
verb

What does "faint" mean?

  1. adj Barely perceptible; weak in intensity.
    "There was a faint smell of smoke in the hallway."
  2. adj Feeling weak or dizzy, as if about to lose consciousness.
    "She felt faint after standing in the heat too long."
  3. verb To lose consciousness briefly, usually from lack of blood flow to the brain.
    "He fainted at the sight of blood."

faint in a sentence

  • There was a faint smell of smoke in the hallway.
  • He gave only a faint smile.
  • She felt faint after standing in the heat too long.
  • He fainted at the sight of blood.

Similar words in French

Common French translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "faint" in French?

"faint" in French is faible, faire un malaise, craintif. faint means: Barely perceptible; weak in intensity.

How do you use "faint" in a sentence?

Example: "There was a faint smell of smoke in the hallway." In French, "faint" is faible, faire un malaise, craintif.

Are there other ways to say "faint" in French?

Yes — French has 7 translations listed for "faint": faible, faire un malaise, craintif, timoré, évanouissement, s'évanouir.

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