flaw

• Nom désignant un défaut, une imperfection ou une faiblesse dans quelque chose, comme un objet, un plan ou un caractère.

A noun referring to a defect, imperfection, or weakness in something, such as an object, plan, or character.

1. Imperfection or defectB1formal

   A mark, fault, or other imperfection that mars a substance or object.

   Défaut, imperfection

   • The diamond had a small flaw that reduced its value.
   • There is a flaw in the design of the bridge.
   • The inspector found a flaw in the metal surface.

   Synonymesblemishchipcrackdefectfaultfissureimperfectionmarkscratchstain

   Antonymesassetperfectionstrengthvirtue

2. Weakness in characterB2formal

   A fault or weakness in a person's character.

   Défaut de caractère

   • His pride is his greatest flaw.
   • She admitted her flaw of being too impatient.
   • The hero's tragic flaw led to his downfall.

   Synonymesblemishdefectfailingfaultfoiblefrailtyimperfectionshortcomingviceweakness

   Antonymesassetexcellencestrengthvirtue

3. Error in logic or reasoningB2formal

   A mistake or weakness in an argument, theory, or plan.

   défaut de logique ou de raisonnement

   • There is a fundamental flaw in your argument.
   • The plan has a serious flaw that makes it unworkable.
   • The scientist identified a flaw in the experimental design.

   Synonymesdefecterrorfallacyfaultgapinconsistencymistakeweakness

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de rendre imparfait ou défectueux, ou pour décrire le fait de commettre une erreur ou de nuire à la qualité de quelque chose.

A verb used to indicate the act of making a mistake or error, or to describe something that is imperfect or defective.

1. To damage or weakenB2formal

   To cause a defect or imperfection in something, making it less effective or valuable.

   défectueux, endommager

   • The constant criticism flawed his confidence.
   • A small crack flawed the integrity of the vase.
   • The design was flawed by a miscalculation in the measurements.

   Synonymesblemishdamagedefectimpairmarspoiltarnishundermineweaken

   Antonymesfiximproveperfectrepairstrengthen