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helpless in French

helpless in French is sans défense, désemparé — helpless means unable to protect, help, or defend oneself; powerless.

helpless in French

sans défense
adj
Unable to defend oneself.
désemparé
adj
Unable to act without help; needing help; feeble.

What does "helpless" mean?

  1. adj Unable to protect, help, or defend oneself; powerless.
    "A gaoler struck him, pushing him back in place in the hopeless, helpless line of prisoners."
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helpless in a sentence

  • A gaoler struck him, pushing him back in place in the hopeless, helpless line of prisoners.
  • The kitten looked helpless, stranded on the ledge.

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What is "helpless" in French?
"helpless" in French is sans défense, désemparé. helpless means: Unable to protect, help, or defend oneself; powerless.
How do you use "helpless" in a sentence?
Example: "The kitten looked helpless, stranded on the ledge." In French, "helpless" is sans défense, désemparé.
Are there other ways to say "helpless" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "helpless": sans défense, désemparé.
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