failing

• Décrit ce qui devient plus faible, qui échoue ou qui se dégrade en qualité ou en fonction.

Describes something that is becoming weaker, unsuccessful, or declining in quality or function.

1. Below acceptable in performanceB2formal

   Not meeting the required standard or expectation; performing poorly.

   Insuffisant, en deçà des attentes

   • The student received a failing grade on the final exam.
   • The company's failing sales led to budget cuts.
   • His failing health prevented him from traveling.

   Synonymesdeficientfaultyinadequateinferiorinsufficientlackingpoorsubstandardunsatisfactoryweak

   Antonymesadequatecapablecompetentpassingproficientsatisfactorysucceedingsuccessful

• Substantif désignant un défaut, une faiblesse ou un point faible chez une personne, un système ou un objet ; il peut aussi évoquer l'échec ou l'incapacité à atteindre une norme ou un niveau de performance attendu.

A noun referring to a flaw, weakness, or shortcoming in a person, system, or object; also used to describe a failure to meet a required standard or performance.

1. Flaw or Weak PointB2formal

   A defect, shortcoming, or imperfection in character, structure, or design.

   Défaut, point faible

   • His main failing is his inability to listen to others.
   • The plan had a serious failing in its budget calculations.
   • She acknowledged her failing and worked to improve it.

   Synonymesdefectdeficiencyfaultflawfrailtyimperfectionshortcomingweakness

   Antonymesadvantageassetexcellencefortemeritstrengthvirtue

2. Failure to Meet a StandardB2formal

   An instance of not achieving a required or expected level of performance, especially in an academic or professional context.

   Échec à un critère

   • The student received a failing grade on the final exam.
   • The project was marked as a failing due to missed deadlines.
   • His failing to meet the minimum requirements cost him the promotion.

   Synonymesdefectdeficiencyflawimperfectioninadequacyinsufficiencylackshortcomingweakness

   Antonymesaccomplishmentachievementattainmentpasssuccess

• 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