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French frequency list

No. 767 in French

faible

Weak.

In a sentence

  • Je me sens faible après avoir couru un marathon.

    I feel weak after running a marathon.

    Here, 'faible' is describing a physical condition of lacking strength.

  • Sa performance au test était faible, mais il peut s'améliorer.

    His performance on the test was weak, but he can improve.

    Here, 'faible' is used to evaluate the quality or intensity of performance.

  • Elle parle d'une voix faible, difficile à entendre.

    She speaks in a low (weak) voice, hard to hear.

    In this sentence, 'faible' is utilized to describe the low volume or softness of the voice.

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