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defect

UK
/ˈdɛfɛkt/
US
/ˈdɛfɛkt/

Translations

defectnoun
defects
pl
UK
/ˈdɛfɛkt/
US
/ˈdɛfɛkt/
malformationSens médical ou anatomique.
The child was born with a heart defect that required surgery.
L’enfant est né avec une malformation cardiaque qui a nécessité une opération.
The car was recalled due to a defect in the braking system.
La voiture a été rappelée en raison d’un défaut dans le système de freinage.
Additional translations
anomalieSens médical ou technique; plus général que « malformation ».
imperfectionS’emploie surtout pour un défaut mineur ou une qualité imparfaite.
Synonyms
flaw
imperfection
shortcoming
blemish
fault
error
deficiency
inadequacy
weakness
defectverb
defected
Past Simple
defected
Past Participle
defecting
Gerund
UK
/ˈdiːfekt/, /dɪˈfekt/
US
/ˈdiːfɛkt/, /dɪˈfɛkt/
faire défectionS’emploie surtout pour une personne qui quitte un camp, un parti ou un pays pour l’adversaire.
The soldier decided to defect to the enemy side during the conflict.
Le soldat a décidé de faire défection et de rejoindre le camp ennemi pendant le conflit.
Additional translations
déserterPlus courant dans un contexte militaire ou politique.
Synonyms
desert
renounce
betray
forsake
abandon
defectadjective
UK
/ˈdiːfekt/, /dɪˈfekt/
US
/ˈdiːˌfɛkt/, /dɪˈfɛkt/
Used attributively in phrases such as "defect rate"; functions adjectivally.
défectueuxSe dit d’un objet, d’un produit ou d’un composant présentant un défaut.
The defect item was returned to the supplier.
L’article défectueux a été renvoyé au fournisseur.

Definitions

defectnoun
A shortcoming, imperfection, or lack in something.
The car was recalled due to a defect in the braking system.
A fault or problem that makes something less effective or valuable.
The software had a critical defect that caused it to crash frequently.
A physical or mental condition that is not normal or healthy.
The child was born with a heart defect that required surgery.
defectverb
To abandon a country, cause, or organization in favor of an opposing one.
The soldier decided to defect to the enemy side during the conflict.
defectadjective
Attributive. Relating to or associated with a defect or defects.
The defect rate dropped significantly after the new quality controls were introduced.
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