French · Adjectives
faible
weak
Beginneradjective
Definition
Lacking physical strength or power.
Example
Il se sent faible apres la maladie.
He feels weak after the illness.
Etymology
'Faible' originates from the Latin 'flaccidus', which means 'weak or flaccid'. The term has consistently signified a lack of strength or intensity.
How & Where It’s Used
'Faible' is frequently used in spoken and written French, across many contexts, often related to physical or mental attributes.