fail

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de ne pas atteindre un objectif, de ne pas fonctionner comme prévu, ou de décevoir quelqu'un.

A verb used to indicate the act of not succeeding in achieving a goal, or not functioning as expected.

1. Not succeedA2formal

   To be unsuccessful in achieving a goal or completing a task.

   échouer

   • He failed the driving test three times.
   • The plan failed due to lack of funding.
   • She failed to meet the deadline for the project.

   Synonymesfall shortfall throughfizzle outflopflunkfoundergo wrongmiscarrymiss

   Antonymesprevailprospersucceedtriumphwin

2. Stop workingB1formal

   To stop functioning properly or to break down.

   Tomber en panne

   • The engine failed during the flight.
   • My computer failed just before the presentation.
   • The brakes failed on the steep hill.

   Synonymesbreakbreak downconk outcrashcut outdiegive outgo wrongmalfunctionstall

   Antonymesfunctionoperatework

3. Disappoint or let downB1formal

   To not meet the expectations or trust of someone.

   décevoir

   • I feel like I failed my parents by dropping out of school.
   • The company failed its shareholders with poor performance.
   • He failed his team by not showing up to the match.

   Synonymesabandondesertdisappointforsakelet down

   Antonymesdeliverfulfillpleasesatisfy

4. Be insufficientB2formal

   To be lacking or not enough in quantity or quality.

   faire défaut / manquer

   • The crops failed due to the drought.
   • His courage failed him at the last moment.
   • The light failed as the battery died.

   Synonymesfall short

   Antonymesavailsucceedsuffice