faiblesse — meaning in English

English meaning

• foible noun A quirk, idiosyncrasy, frailty, or mannerism; an unusual habit that is slightly strange or silly.
• weakness noun The state of lacking strength or power.

Senses

faiblesse is used for these senses in English:

• foible A weakness or failing of character.
• weakness (uncountable) The condition of being weak.
• weakness (countable) An inadequate quality; fault.
• weakness (countable) A special fondness or obsessing desire.

foible — full definition

1. noun A quirk, idiosyncrasy, frailty, or mannerism; an unusual habit that is slightly strange or silly.
2. noun A weakness or failing of character.
3. noun Part of a sword between the middle and the point, weaker than the forte.

weakness — full definition

1. noun The state of lacking strength or power.
2. noun A flaw or shortcoming.
3. noun A strong liking or susceptibility to something.

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