imperfect

• Adjectif utilisé pour décrire quelque chose qui n'est pas parfait, qui présente des défauts, des erreurs ou des imperfections.

An adjective used to describe something that is not perfect, having faults, mistakes, or shortcomings.

1. Not perfect; defective or inadequateB2formal

   Having flaws, mistakes, or shortcomings; not completely correct or satisfactory.

   imparfait

   • The system is still imperfect and requires further testing.
   • Her imperfect knowledge of the language led to some misunderstandings.
   • They accepted the imperfect solution as a temporary fix.

   Synonymesblemisheddamageddefectivedeficienterroneousfalliblefaultyflawedimpairedinadequateincompleteinferiormarredtaintedunsound

   Antonymesfaultlessflawlessidealimpeccableperfect

2. Lacking moral strength or courageC1formal

   Showing human weaknesses such as lack of moral strength, courage, or willpower; fallible.

   faillible, imparfait

   • He was an imperfect man, prone to jealousy and anger.
   • The story reminds us that all heroes are imperfect and face inner struggles.
   • She acknowledged her imperfect nature and tried to improve.

   Synonymesfalliblefrailweak

• Terme grammatical désignant un temps verbal utilisé pour décrire une action passée en cours de déroulement, inachevée ou répétitive ; en français, l'imparfait de l'indicatif.

A grammatical term referring to a verb tense used to describe an ongoing, continuous, or habitual action in the past.

1. Grammatical tenseB2formal

   A verb tense used to describe an ongoing, habitual, or incomplete action in the past, often translated as 'was/were doing' or 'used to do'.

   Imparfait (temps grammatical)

   • In French, the imperfect is frequently used to set a scene in a story.
   • The student practiced conjugating the imperfect of regular -ar verbs in Spanish.
   • When describing past weather, the imperfect is more appropriate than the preterite.
   • She used the imperfect to talk about her childhood routines.

   Synonymespast progressive

2. Flawed or defective thingB1formal

   An item or being that is not perfect, containing defects or shortcomings.

   Chose imparfaite

   • The shop sold imperfects at a reduced price.
   • He embraced his own imperfections as part of his unique character.
   • The pottery had a few small imperfections but was still functional.
   • In nature, nothing is perfect; every organism has its imperfections.

   Synonymesirregularrejectsecond

   Antonymesidealparagonperfection