noun🔗ShareFaiblesse, manie, ticA quirk, idiosyncrasy, or mannerism; unusual habit or way (usage is typically plural), that is slightly strange or silly."Try to look past his foibles and see the friendly fellow underneath."Essayez de ne pas vous arrêter à ses manies et de voir le bonhomme sympathique en dessous.characterhumanmindpersonattitudetendencyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFaiblesse, défautA weakness or failing of character."My brother's biggest foible is his tendency to lose his keys. "Le plus grand défaut de mon frère est sa tendance à perdre ses clés.characterpersonmoralattitudetendencyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePartie faible de la lamePart of a sword between the middle and the point, weaker than the forte."The swordsman knew the foible of his blade was susceptible to breaking if he parried a blow too close to the tip. "L'escrimeur savait que la partie faible de sa lame était susceptible de se briser s'il parait un coup trop près de la pointe.weaponpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareFaible, chancelantWeak; feeble."The foible old chair threatened to collapse under his weight. "La vieille chaise faible menaçait de s'effondrer sous son poids.charactertendencyqualityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
