fault

• Nom désignant un défaut, une imperfection ou une erreur dans quelque chose ou quelqu'un, ainsi que la responsabilité d'une erreur ou d'une faute.

A noun referring to a defect, imperfection, or mistake in something or someone, or responsibility for an error or wrongdoing.

1. Responsibility for a mistakeA2formal

   The responsibility for an error, problem, or wrongdoing.

   Responsabilité d'une erreur

   • It was my fault that we missed the train.
   • The accident was not the driver's fault.
   • She admitted her fault and apologized.

   Synonymesaccountabilityblameculpabilityguiltresponsibility

   Antonymescreditmeritvirtue

2. Defect or imperfectionB1formal

   A flaw, weakness, or imperfection in something or someone.

   Défaut, imperfection

   • There is a fault in the electrical wiring.
   • The product was recalled due to a manufacturing fault.
   • His only fault is being too generous.

   Synonymesblemishdefectdeficiencyfailingflawfrailtyimperfectioninadequacyshortcomingweakness

   Antonymesassetmeritstrengthvirtue

3. Geological fractureB2formalscientific

   A fracture or zone of fractures in the Earth's crust along which movement has occurred.

   Faille géologique

   • The San Andreas Fault is a major geological feature in California.
   • Earthquakes often occur along fault lines.
   • Scientists study fault movements to predict seismic activity.

   Synonymesbreakcrackfissurefracturerift

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de critiquer ou de blâmer quelqu'un ou quelque chose pour une erreur ou un défaut.

A verb used to indicate the act of criticizing or blaming someone or something for a mistake or flaw.

1. B2formal

   To find fault with someone or something; to criticize or blame.

   critiquer, blâmer

   • You cannot fault her for being honest.
   • He was faulted for his lack of preparation.
   • The manager faulted the team for missing the deadline.

   Synonymesblamecensurecondemncriticizereproach

   Antonymesacclaimapplaudcommendcomplimentlaudpraise