weakness

point faible, défaut

Défaut ou manque de compétence qui rend une personne ou une chose moins efficace.

En anglais simple : A fault or lack of ability that makes someone or something less effective.

• Spelling is my main weakness.
• The report revealed weaknesses in the system.
• Every team has strengths and weaknesses.

Comment l'utiliser : weakness in something (There is a serious weakness in the plan.)

Synonymes : fault, shortcoming, flaw

Contraires : strength

Expressions courantes : major weakness, weakness in something, personal weakness

faiblesse

État de ce qui manque de force physique, de puissance ou de capacité à résister.

En anglais simple : The condition of having little physical strength, power, or ability to resist something.

• The illness caused muscle weakness.
• He could not stand because of his weakness.
• The currency's weakness made imports more expensive.

Comment l'utiliser : weakness in something (She noticed weakness in her left arm.)

Synonymes : frailty, feebleness

Contraires : strength

Expressions courantes : muscle weakness, physical weakness, weakness in something

faible

Goût très prononcé pour quelque chose auquel on résiste difficilement.

En anglais simple : A strong liking for something that is hard to resist.

• She has a weakness for chocolate.
• Expensive shoes are his weakness.
• My weakness for cakes makes dieting difficult.

Comment l'utiliser : have a weakness for something (I have a weakness for fresh bread.)

Synonymes : soft spot, fondness

Expressions courantes : weakness for something, have a weakness