point faible — meaning in English

English meaning

• soft spot noun A particular fondness or affection for someone or something, often one that overrides better judgement.
• weakness noun The state of lacking strength or power.

Senses

point faible is used for these senses in English:

• soft spot A point of vulnerability in a defence.
• weak spot A location where the defenses are weak or the vulnerability is great.
• weakness (countable) An inadequate quality; fault.

soft spot — full definition

1. noun A particular fondness or affection for someone or something, often one that overrides better judgement.
2. noun The gap between the skull bones on top of a baby's head, covered only by skin and membrane, which closes during the first two years.
3. noun A point at which something is vulnerable to attack or failure.

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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