faint in French
faint in French is faible, faire un malaise, craintif — faint means barely perceptible; weak in intensity.
faint in French
faible
(of a being) Lacking strength; weak; languid; inclined to lose consciousness
faire un malaise
(of a being) Lacking strength; weak; languid; inclined to lose consciousness
faible
Lacking courage, spirit, or energy; cowardly; dejected.
craintif
Lacking courage, spirit, or energy; cowardly; dejected.
timoré
Lacking courage, spirit, or energy; cowardly; dejected.
faible
Performed, done, or acted, weakly; not exhibiting vigor, strength, or energy.
évanouissement
The act of fainting, syncope.
s'évanouir
pâmer
What does "faint" mean?
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adj Barely perceptible; weak in intensity.
"There was a faint smell of smoke in the hallway."
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adj Feeling weak or dizzy, as if about to lose consciousness.
"She felt faint after standing in the heat too long."
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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
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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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