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foible

/ˈfɔɪbəl/

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noun

ضعف، نقطة ضعف، نزوة

A quirk, idiosyncrasy, or mannerism; unusual habit or way (usage is typically plural), that is slightly strange or silly.

Examples :

"Try to look past his foibles and see the friendly fellow underneath."

حاول أن تتجاوز نقاط ضعفه لترى الرفيق الودود من تحته.

character human mind person attitude tendency

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noun

ضعف، وهن

A weakness or failing of character.

Examples :

"My brother's biggest foible is his tendency to lose his keys. "

أكبر ضعف لأخي هو ميله إلى فقدان مفاتيحه.

character person moral attitude tendency

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noun

الجزء الضعيف من النصل

Part of a sword between the middle and the point, weaker than the forte.

Examples :

"The swordsman knew the foible of his blade was susceptible to breaking if he parried a blow too close to the tip. "

عرف المبارز أن الجزء الضعيف من نصله كان عرضة للكسر إذا صد ضربة قريبة جدًا من الطرف.

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adjective

ضعيف، واهن

Examples :

"The foible old chair threatened to collapse under his weight. "

هدد الكرسي القديم الضعيف بالانهيار تحت وزنه.

character tendency quality