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flimsy in French

flimsy in French is frêle, faible, fragile — flimsy means easily broken or damaged; not sturdy.

flimsy in French

frêle
adj
faible
adj
Of an argument, explanation, etc.: ill-founded, unconvincing, weak; also, unimportant; paltry, trivial. [from 18th c.]
fragile
adj
Of an argument, explanation, etc.: ill-founded, unconvincing, weak; also, unimportant; paltry, trivial. [from 18th c.]
calque
noun
(also, attributive, uncountable) Thin typing paper used together with carbon paper in a typewriter to make multiple copies of a document; (countable) a sheet of such paper.
papier calque
noun
(also, attributive, uncountable) Thin typing paper used together with carbon paper in a typewriter to make multiple copies of a document; (countable) a sheet of such paper.

What does "flimsy" mean?

  1. adj Easily broken or damaged; not sturdy.
    "The umbrella was so flimsy it snapped in the first gust of wind."
  2. adj Unconvincing or weak, especially describing an argument or excuse.
    "The lawyer dismissed the alibi as a flimsy excuse."

flimsy in a sentence

  • The umbrella was so flimsy it snapped in the first gust of wind.
  • The lawyer dismissed the alibi as a flimsy excuse.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "flimsy" in French?

"flimsy" in French is frêle, faible, fragile. flimsy means: Easily broken or damaged; not sturdy.

How do you use "flimsy" in a sentence?

Example: "The umbrella was so flimsy it snapped in the first gust of wind." In French, "flimsy" is frêle, faible, fragile.

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

Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "flimsy": frêle, faible, fragile, calque, papier calque.

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