foible in German
foible in German is Eigenheit, Marotte, Schwäche — foible means a small, slightly odd habit or personal quirk.
foible in German
Eigenheit
(mostly, in plural) A quirk, idiosyncrasy, frailty, or mannerism; an unusual habit that is slightly strange or silly.
Marotte
(mostly, in plural) A quirk, idiosyncrasy, frailty, or mannerism; an unusual habit that is slightly strange or silly.
Schwäche
(mostly, in plural) A quirk, idiosyncrasy, frailty, or mannerism; an unusual habit that is slightly strange or silly.
Spleen
(mostly, in plural) A quirk, idiosyncrasy, frailty, or mannerism; an unusual habit that is slightly strange or silly.
Schwäche
A weakness or failing of character.
What does "foible" mean?
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noun A small, slightly odd habit or personal quirk.
"Try to look past his foibles and see the friendly fellow underneath."
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noun A minor weakness in someone's character.
"Jesus is reverenced as the one man who has lived unspotted by the world, free from human foibles, able to redeem mankind by his example."
- noun (fencing) The weaker part of a sword blade, between the middle and the tip.
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foible in a sentence
- Try to look past his foibles and see the friendly fellow underneath.
- They made up for the respect with which unconsciously they treated him by laughing at his foibles and lamenting his vices.
- Jesus is reverenced as the one man who has lived unspotted by the world, free from human foibles, able to redeem mankind by his example.
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What is "foible" in German?
"foible" in German is Eigenheit, Marotte, Schwäche. foible means: A small, slightly odd habit or personal quirk.
Are there other ways to say "foible" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "foible": Eigenheit, Marotte, Schwäche, Spleen.
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