shortcoming in French
shortcoming in French is défaut, carence, imperfection — shortcoming means a fault or weakness in someone or something that stops them being as good as they should be.
shortcoming in French
défaut
A deficiency or falling short; failure to attain a goal or ideal.
carence
A deficiency or falling short; failure to attain a goal or ideal.
imperfection
A deficiency or falling short; failure to attain a goal or ideal.
lacune
A deficiency or falling short; failure to attain a goal or ideal.
What does "shortcoming" mean?
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noun A fault or weakness in someone or something that stops them being as good as they should be.
"The report lists the shortcomings of the current booking system."
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shortcoming in a sentence
- The report lists the shortcomings of the current booking system.
- He is honest about his own shortcomings as a manager.
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What is "shortcoming" in French?
"shortcoming" in French is défaut, carence, imperfection. shortcoming means: A fault or weakness in someone or something that stops them being as good as they should be.
How do you use "shortcoming" in a sentence?
Example: "The report lists the shortcomings of the current booking system." In French, "shortcoming" is défaut, carence, imperfection.
Are there other ways to say "shortcoming" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "shortcoming": défaut, carence, imperfection, lacune.
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