faulty

• Qualifie quelque chose qui présente un défaut ou une imperfection, ce qui l'empêche de fonctionner correctement ou le rend incorrect. Peut s'appliquer à un objet matériel, un raisonnement, ou une information.

Describes something that has a defect or flaw, causing it to not work correctly.

1. Not working correctlyB1formal

   Having a defect or flaw; not functioning properly.

   défectueux

   • The faulty wiring caused a short circuit.
   • We returned the faulty product to the store.
   • The machine stopped working due to a faulty component.

   Synonymesbrokendamageddefectiveflawedinoperativemalfunctioningnonfunctional

   Antonymesfunctionalintactoperationalsoundworking

2. Containing errorsB2formal

   Containing mistakes or inaccuracies.

   Contenant des erreurs

   • The report was based on faulty data.
   • His reasoning was faulty and led to a wrong conclusion.
   • The faulty logic in the argument was easy to spot.

   Synonymeserroneousfallaciousflawedinaccurateincorrectinvalidmistakenwrong

   Antonymesaccuratecorrectflawlessperfectsound