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.
"Lack of sleep made it hard for him to concentrate all day."
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verb To not have, or not have enough of, something.
"Some young players lack confidence when they first join the team."
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lack in a sentence
- Lack of sleep made it hard for him to concentrate all day.
- The delay was caused by a lack of funding.
- Some young players lack confidence when they first join the team.
- The village lacks a proper bus service, so many people drive.
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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: "Lack of sleep made it hard for him to concentrate all day." 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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