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for want of in French

for want of in French is faute de, à défaut de.

for want of in French

faute de
prep
à défaut de
prep
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What is "for want of" in French?

"for want of" in French is faute de, à défaut de.

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Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "for want of": faute de, à défaut de.

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