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faltering

UK
/ˈfɔːl.tər.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈfɔl.tɚ.ɪŋ/

Translations

falteringadjective
more faltering
Comp.
most faltering
Super.
UK
/ˈfɔːltərɪŋ/
US
/ˈfɔltərɪŋ/
faiblissantQui devient plus faible ou moins efficace; souvent employé pour des performances, résultats ou activités.
The company's faltering sales figures were a cause for concern among the investors.
Les chiffres de vente faiblissants de l’entreprise inquiétaient les investisseurs.
hésitantQui exprime un manque d’assurance ou de fermeté.
Her faltering voice revealed her nervousness during the presentation.
Sa voix hésitante trahissait son nervosité pendant la présentation.
Synonyms
unstable
hesitant
uncertain
wavering
unsteady
falteringnoun
falterings
pl
UK
/ˈfɔːltərɪŋ/
US
/ˈfɔltərɪŋ/
Gerund-derived noun meaning the act or instance of faltering; can take a plural in limited use.
hésitationAction ou moment d’hésiter; emploi courant.
There was a noticeable faltering in his speech when the questions became difficult.
Il y eut une hésitation perceptible dans son discours lorsque les questions sont devenues difficiles.
Additional translations
fléchissementEmploi plus soutenu pour une baisse de vigueur, d’efficacité ou d’intensité.
Synonyms
setback
hesitation
wavering
vacillation
stumble
stumbling
lapse
wobble
hesitancy
uncertainty
falterverb

faltering

Gerund

faltered
Past Simple
faltered
Past Participle
faltering
Gerund
UK
/ˈfɔːl.tə/
US
/ˈfɔl.tɚ/
faiblirS’emploie pour une force, un élan ou une performance qui diminue.
The runner began to falter as he approached the finish line.
Le coureur a commencé à faiblir en approchant de la ligne d’arrivée.
hésiterPour la parole ou un énoncé prononcé avec hésitation.
She faltered in her speech when she saw the large audience.
Elle a hésité dans son discours en voyant le grand public.
Additional translations
vacillerPossible dans un sens plus figuré ou littéraire, pour une démarche ou une assurance qui vacille.
trébucherPour une démarche ou un mouvement instable, avec perte d’assurance.
Synonyms
hesitate
waver
stumble
flounder
fumble
vacillate
dither
lose one's footing
Antonyms
persist
continue
advance

Definitions

falteringadjective
Lacking strength or confidence; hesitant or uncertain.
Her faltering voice revealed her nervousness during the presentation.
Becoming weaker or less effective.
The company's faltering sales figures were a cause for concern among the investors.
falteringnoun
An act or instance of hesitating, losing strength, or becoming less certain.
There was a noticeable faltering in his speech when the questions became difficult.
falterverb
To lose strength or momentum.
The runner began to falter as he approached the finish line.
To speak hesitantly or brokenly.
She faltered in her speech when she saw the large audience.
To move unsteadily or in a way that shows lack of confidence.
He faltered on the steps, unsure of his footing.
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