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
Unable to defend oneself.
désemparé
Unable to act without help; needing help; feeble.
What does "helpless" mean?
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adj Unable to protect, help, or defend oneself; powerless.
"The kitten looked helpless, stranded on the ledge."
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helpless in a sentence
- The kitten looked helpless, stranded on the ledge.
- She felt helpless watching the disaster unfold on the news.
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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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