frail

• Décrit quelqu'un ou quelque chose qui est physiquement faible, délicat ou qui se casse facilement.

Describes someone or something that is physically weak, delicate, or easily broken.

1. Physically weakB1formal

   Weak and delicate in health or body, often due to age or illness.

   Physiquement faible

   • The old man was too frail to walk without a cane.
   • After the surgery, she felt frail and tired.
   • The frail kitten needed special care to survive.

   Synonymesdebilitateddelicatefeeblefragileinfirmpunysicklyslightvulnerableweak

   Antonymeshardyhealthyheartyrobuststrongsturdytoughvigorous

2. Easily broken or damagedB2formal

   Not strong or sturdy; fragile.

   Fragile, qui se casse facilement

   • The frail wooden bridge could not support heavy trucks.
   • She handled the frail antique vase with great care.
   • The frail structure collapsed in the storm.

   Synonymesbreakablebrittledelicateflimsyfragileweak

   Antonymesdurablefirmhardyrobustsolidstrongsturdytough

3. Weak in character or resolveC1formal

   Lacking moral strength or determination.

   Faible (moralement)

   • He was too frail to resist the temptation.
   • Her frail willpower gave in to peer pressure.
   • The leader's frail authority was challenged by the rebels.

   Synonymesfaint-heartedindecisiveirresolutepusillanimousspinelessweak

   Antonymesdeterminedfirmresolutesteadfaststrong

• Nom désignant un panier pour stocker des fruits secs, notamment des raisins secs ou des figues, ou le poids de ce panier lorsqu'il est plein, généralement de 50 à 75 livres.

A noun referring to a basket used for holding dried fruit, especially raisins or figs, or the weight of such a basket when full, typically between 50 and 75 pounds.

1. Weight of a basket of dried fruitC2formal

   A unit of weight used for a basket full of raisins or figs, typically between 50 and 75 pounds.

   Corbeille de fruits secs (unité de poids)

   • The merchant sold a frail of figs for a good price.
   • Each frail of raisins weighed about sixty pounds.
   • They packed the dried fruit into frails for transport.

2. Basket for dried fruitC2formal

   A basket specifically designed for holding dried fruit, especially raisins or figs.

   Panier à fruits secs

   • The farmer filled the frail with freshly dried figs.
   • She carried a frail of raisins to the market.
   • The old frail was woven from reeds and used for storing fruit.