flimsy in French
flimsy in French is frêle, faible, fragile — flimsy means easily broken or damaged; not sturdy.
flimsy in French
frêle
faible
Of an argument, explanation, etc.: ill-founded, unconvincing, weak; also, unimportant; paltry, trivial. [from 18th c.]
fragile
Of an argument, explanation, etc.: ill-founded, unconvincing, weak; also, unimportant; paltry, trivial. [from 18th c.]
calque
(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
(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?
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adj Easily broken or damaged; not sturdy.
"The umbrella was so flimsy it snapped in the first gust of wind."
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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.
Similar words in French
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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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