limper

• Qui manque de fermeté, de rigidité ou de vigueur ; se dit de quelque chose de mou, sans tenue, ou d'une personne sans énergie.

Lacking stiffness, firmness, or strength; often used to describe something that is not rigid or is weak in structure.

1. Not firm or stiffB1formal

   Lacking firmness, stiffness, or rigidity; easily bent or drooping.

   mou, flasque

   • The lettuce was limp and unappetizing.
   • His handshake was limp and weak.
   • The flowers were limp from lack of water.

   Synonymesdroopingflabbyflaccidfloppylaxloosesaggingslacksoftwilting

   Antonymesfirmhardrigidsolidstiffsturdytaut

2. Lacking strength or energyB1formal

   Without strength, energy, or resilience; weak and tired.

   sans vigueur, affaibli

   • She felt limp after the long illness.
   • He gave a limp excuse for his absence.
   • The team's performance was limp and uninspired.

   Synonymesdraineddroopingenervatedexhaustedlanguidlistlessspenttiredweakweary

   Antonymesenergeticfirmhardrigidspiritedstiffstrongvigorous

• Personne qui boite, généralement en raison d'une blessure ou d'un handicap, ce qui entraîne une démarche inégale ou claudicante.

A noun referring to a person who walks with a limp, typically due to an injury or disability, resulting in an uneven or hobbling gait.

1. Person who limpsB2formal

   An individual who walks with a hobbling or uneven gait, typically due to an injury or disability.

   Personne qui boite

   • The limper moved slowly down the hallway.
   • A limper was helped across the street by a passerby.
   • The doctor observed the limper's gait carefully.

   Synonymescripplegimphobbler