lack in French
lack in French is manque, défaut, absence — lack means the absence or shortage of something needed or wanted.
lack in French
manque
A deficiency or need (of something desirable or necessary); an absence, want, dearth.
défaut
A deficiency or need (of something desirable or necessary); an absence, want, dearth.
absence
A deficiency or need (of something desirable or necessary); an absence, want, dearth.
manquer
(transitive, stative) To be without, not to have, to need, to require.
What does "lack" mean?
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noun The absence or shortage of something needed or wanted.
"The delay was caused by a lack of funding."
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verb To not have, or not have enough of, something.
"The old car lacked the power to climb steep hills."
lack in a sentence
- The delay was caused by a lack of funding.
- Her lack of experience showed during the interview.
- The old car lacked the power to climb steep hills.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "lack" in French?
"lack" in French is manque, défaut, absence. lack means: The absence or shortage of something needed or wanted.
How do you use "lack" in a sentence?
Example: "The delay was caused by a lack of funding." In French, "lack" is manque, défaut, absence.
Are there other ways to say "lack" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "lack": manque, défaut, absence, manquer.
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