faible

Sentences

Le niveau global d'éducation est faible comparé au reste de la Chine

.

The overall level of education is low compared to the rest of China.

Ils sont également caractérisés par leur faible albédo .

They are also characterized by their low albedo.

Meaning

effete

Opposite of

fort

sans force

sans talent

sans caractère

un peu moins que

flac

αδύνατος

Frequency

Pronounced as (IPA)

/fɛbl/

Inherited from Middle French

foible

Inherited from Old French

feble

Cognate with English

feeble

In summary

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.

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