error

• Nom désignant une erreur, une inexactitude ou un écart par rapport à ce qui est correct, attendu ou prévu.

A noun referring to a mistake, inaccuracy, or deviation from what is correct, expected, or intended.

1. A2formal

   A mistake or inaccuracy in action, speech, or calculation.

   Erreur (faute)

   • There was an error in the calculation.
   • She made an error in her report.
   • The error was corrected immediately.

   Synonymesblunderfaultgaffeinaccuracylapsemiscalculationmisstepmistakeoversightslip

   Antonymesaccuracycorrectnessprecisionrightness

2. Computer or system faultB1formalIT

   A fault in a computer program, system, or process.

   Erreur (informatique)

   • The system displayed an error message.
   • A software error caused the program to crash.
   • The error log showed multiple issues.

   Synonymesbugdefectfailurefaultflawglitchmalfunction

3. Wrong belief or actionB2formal

   A wrong opinion or action, often due to incorrect judgment.

   Erreur de jugement ou d'action

   • It was an error in judgment to trust him.
   • The decision was based on a fundamental error.
   • He admitted his error and apologized.

   Synonymesblunderfallacyfaultinaccuracymistakeslip

   Antonymesaccuracycorrectnessrightnesstruth