defect

• Nom désignant un défaut, une imperfection ou un manque dans quelque chose, par exemple dans un produit, un système ou un objet physique.

A noun referring to a flaw, imperfection, or shortcoming in something, such as a product, system, or physical object.

1. Imperfection or flawB2formal

   A shortcoming, imperfection, or lack of something necessary for completeness or function.

   Défaut (imperfection ou manque)

   • The product was recalled due to a manufacturing defect.
   • A small defect in the glass made it less valuable.
   • The engineer identified a structural defect in the bridge.

   Synonymesblemishdeficiencyfaultflawimperfectioninadequacyshortcomingweakness

   Antonymesexcellenceintegrityperfectionsoundness

2. Physical blemishB2formal

   An imperfection in a physical object or body part.

   Défaut physique

   • The diamond had a tiny defect visible under magnification.
   • The doctor examined the skin defect carefully.
   • The car's paint had a small defect near the door handle.

   Synonymesblemishfaultflawimperfectionshortcomingweakness

• Verbe désignant l'action de quitter son pays, sa cause ou sa loyauté pour en rejoindre une autre, souvent dans un contexte politique ou militaire.

A verb used to indicate the act of abandoning one's country, cause, or allegiance for another, often in a political or military context.

1. Abandon allegianceB2formal

   To leave one's own country, political party, or group to join an opposing one.

   Faire défection

   • The spy defected to the enemy side during the war.
   • Several members defected from the party to form a new coalition.
   • He defected from his home country seeking political asylum.

   Synonymesabandonapostatizebetraydesertgo over

   Antonymesremainstay