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• Action de trébucher ou de perdre l'équilibre, ou fait de faiblir, de perdre sa force ou sa détermination ; hésitation ou manque d'assurance dans une action ou une décision.

A noun referring to the act of pausing or hesitating uncertainly, often due to a lack of confidence or stability.

1. Pausing or hesitatingC1formal

   The act of pausing uncertainly, or showing hesitation in movement or speech.

   Action de vaciller ou de marquer une hésitation

   • There was a slight falter in his step before he continued.
   • Her voice had a falter that revealed her nervousness.
   • Without any falter, he delivered the final speech.

   Synonymeshesitationindecisionuncertaintyvacillationwavering

   Antonymesassurancecertaintyconfidencesureness

• Verbe désignant une perte de force, d'élan ou de confiance ; hésiter, chanceler ou avancer de manière incertaine.

A verb used to indicate losing strength, momentum, or confidence; to hesitate or move unsteadily.

1. Lose strength or momentumB2formal

   To become weaker or less effective; to start to fail.

   perdre de sa force

   • His voice faltered as he spoke about the tragedy.
   • The economy began to falter after the crisis.
   • Her confidence faltered when she saw the difficult exam.

   Synonymesdeclinediminishdwindleebbfadefailflagslipwaneweaken

   Antonymesadvancecontinueendurepersistprosperstrengthen

2. Hesitate or stammerB2formal

   To speak in a hesitant or unsteady way; to pause or stumble in speech.

   Hésiter ou bafouiller en parlant

   • He faltered for a moment before answering the question.
   • She faltered over the unfamiliar words in the speech.
   • The witness faltered when asked about the details.

   Synonymesflounderhesitatepausestammerstumblestutterwaver

   Antonymesarticulateenunciatespeak

3. Move unsteadilyB2formal

   To walk or move in an unsteady or uncertain manner.

   chanceler

   • The old man faltered as he climbed the stairs.
   • She faltered on the icy pavement but regained her balance.
   • He faltered briefly before continuing down the dark hallway.

   Synonymeslurchreelstaggerstumbletotterwobble

   Antonymesmarchstride