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défaut — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • blemish noun A small mark or flaw that spoils an otherwise clean or attractive surface.
  • default noun A preset option or value used automatically when no other choice is made.
  • defect noun A flaw, fault, or imperfection in something.
  • fault noun Responsibility for a mistake or wrongdoing.
  • flaw noun A defect or imperfection, often one that is hidden or not obvious at first.
  • hitch noun A small problem, delay, or snag.
  • lack noun The absence or shortage of something needed or wanted.
  • shortage noun A situation where there is not enough of something needed.
  • shortcoming noun A fault or weakness in someone or something that stops them being as good as they should be.

Senses

défaut is used for these senses in English:

  • blemish A moral defect; a character flaw.
  • default (finance) The condition of failing to meet an obligation.
  • defect A fault or malfunction.
  • fault A defect, imperfection, or weakness; more severe than a flaw.
  • flaw A crack or breach, a gap or fissure; a defect of continuity or cohesion.
  • hitch A hidden or unfavorable condition or element.
  • lack A deficiency or need (of something desirable or necessary); an absence, want, dearth.
  • shortage A lack or deficiency; an insufficient amount.

blemish — full definition

  1. noun A small mark or flaw that spoils an otherwise clean or attractive surface.
  2. verb To spoil the appearance or reputation of something.

default — full definition

  1. noun A preset option or value used automatically when no other choice is made.
  2. noun Failure to fulfil an obligation, especially a financial or legal one.
  3. verb To fail to meet a financial or legal obligation.

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