faible

See also: Faible

French

Etymology

Inherited from Middle French foible, from Old French feble, foible, from Vulgar Latin *febilis, dissimilated form of Latin flēbilis. Doublet of flébile, a borrowing. Compare English feeble.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /fɛbl/
  • (file)
  • Rhymes: -ɛbl
  • Homophone: faibles

Adjective

faible (plural faibles)

  1. weak
  2. lacking endurance
  3. low, small (amount, degree, percentage)

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Noun

faible m (plural faibles)

  1. weakness, soft spot (for someone/something)
    J’ai un faible pour Schubert.I have a soft spot for Schubert.

Descendants

  • German: Faible

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