fragility

• Nom désignant la qualité ou l'état de ce qui est fragile, c'est-à-dire facilement cassable, endommageable, ou délicat. Il s'emploie aussi au sens figuré pour la vulnérabilité ou la précarité.

A noun referring to the quality or state of being easily broken, damaged, or delicate.

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1. Physical weaknessB2formal

   The quality of being easily broken, damaged, or destroyed.

   Fragilité physique

   • The fragility of the antique vase made it difficult to transport.
   • Glass is known for its fragility.
   • The package was marked with a warning about fragility.

   Synonymesbrittlenessdelicacyflimsinessfrailnessfrailtyfrangibilityvulnerabilityweakness

   Antonymesdurabilityhardinessresiliencerobustnesssoliditystrengthsturdinesstoughness

2. Emotional vulnerabilityB2formal

   The state of being emotionally delicate or easily upset.

   fragilité émotionnelle

   • Her fragility was evident after the loss of her pet.
   • He spoke with a fragility that touched everyone in the room.
   • The therapist helped her understand her own emotional fragility.

   Synonymesdelicacyfrailtysensitivitytendernessvulnerability

   Antonymesfortitudehardinessresiliencestabilitytoughness

3. Systemic vulnerabilityC1formal

   The susceptibility of a system, economy, or structure to failure or collapse.

   fragilité systémique

   • The fragility of the global economy was exposed by the crisis.
   • Experts warned about the fragility of the power grid.
   • The fragility of the peace agreement became apparent.

   Synonymesbrittlenessexposurefrailtyinstabilityprecariousnesssusceptibilityvulnerabilityweakness

   Antonymesresiliencerobustnesssturdiness