functional illiterate

• Personne possédant des compétences de base en lecture et en écriture, mais incapable de les utiliser efficacement dans des situations quotidiennes telles que comprendre des instructions, remplir des formulaires ou lire un journal.

A person who has basic reading and writing skills but cannot apply them effectively in everyday situations, such as understanding instructions, filling out forms, or reading a newspaper.

1. Inability to use reading and writing effectivelyC1formal

   A person who can read and write at a basic level but lacks the skills necessary to handle everyday tasks that require literacy, such as filling out forms, understanding instructions, or reading a newspaper.

   illettrisme fonctionnel

   • Despite having a high school diploma, he was functionally illiterate and struggled with job applications.
   • Many adults in developed countries are considered functional illiterates because they cannot understand complex texts.
   • The program aims to help functional illiterates improve their reading comprehension for daily life.