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frail in French

frail in French is frêle, fragile — frail means physically weak or delicate, especially due to age or illness.

frail in French

frêle
adj
fragile
adj
Liable to fall from virtue or be led into sin; not strong against temptation; weak in resolution; unchaste.

What does "frail" mean?

  1. adjective Physically weak or delicate, especially due to age or illness.
    "Her grandmother had grown frail after the long winter."
  2. adjective Easily broken down morally or emotionally; not firm in resolve.
    "His frail willpower gave way after just one temptation."
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frail in a sentence

  • Her grandmother had grown frail after the long winter.
  • The frail old bridge swayed with every step.
  • His frail willpower gave way after just one temptation.

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What is "frail" in French?

"frail" in French is frêle, fragile. frail means: Physically weak or delicate, especially due to age or illness.

How do you use "frail" in a sentence?

Example: "Her grandmother had grown frail after the long winter." In French, "frail" is frêle, fragile.

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

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "frail": frêle, fragile.

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