noun🔗ShareDéfauts, lacunes, inconvénientsA quality of being inadequate; a fault; a disadvantage"The old car has many merits, but its frequent breakdowns are significant demerits. "La vieille voiture a de nombreux mérites, mais ses pannes fréquentes sont des inconvénients importants.qualitynegativecharacteraspectChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBlâme, réprimandeA mark given for bad conduct to a person attending an educational institution or serving in the army."The student received three demerits for talking during class. "L'élève a reçu trois blâmes pour avoir parlé pendant le cours.educationmilitarymarknegativeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDéfauts, points négatifsThat which one merits or deserves, either of good or ill; desert."Because he frequently disrupted class, the student received several demerits, resulting in detention. "Parce qu'il perturbait fréquemment la classe, l'élève a reçu plusieurs points négatifs, ce qui a entraîné une retenue.moralvaluecharacternegativeguiltChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
