Faible

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German[edit]

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Etymology[edit]

Borrowed from French faible.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈfɛːbəl/, /ˈfɛːblə/, [ˈfɛː-], [ˈfeː-], [-bəl], [-bl̩], [-blə]
    • (file)
  • IPA(key): /ˈfɛɪ̯bəl/ (pseudo-English hyperforeignism, fairly common)

Noun[edit]

Faible n (strong, genitive Faibles, plural Faibles or Faible)

  1. soft spot, weakness, craze (for something or someone)
    Synonyms: Schwäche, Fimmel

Usage notes[edit]

  • Both plural forms are rare.

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