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fail

UK
/feɪl/
US
/feɪl/
fail in
fail over

Translations

failverb
failed
Past Simple
failed
Past Participle
failing
Gerund
UK
/feɪl/
US
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She failed to call her friend on their birthday, which upset them.
Elle a omis d'appeler son amie pour son anniversaire, ce qui l'a contrariée.
Despite his efforts, he failed to pass the exam.
Malgré ses efforts, il a échoué à l'examen.
Additional translations
défaillirAu sens figuré : s'affaiblir, perdre de l'efficacité.
défaillirPour un organe, un système ou un mécanisme qui cesse de fonctionner correctement.
Synonyms
misfire
flunk
fall short
break down
collapse
fizzle
come to nothing
be unsuccessful
Antonyms
succeed
failnoun
fails
pl
UK
/feɪl/
US
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The project was considered a fail due to its inability to meet the deadline.
Le projet a été considéré comme un échec en raison de son incapacité à respecter le délai.
échecDans le contexte scolaire.
He received a fail on his math test and will need to retake it.
Il a reçu un échec à son test de mathématiques et devra le repasser.
Synonyms
defeat
failure
loss
breakdown
fiasco
collapse
flop
setback
failadjective
UK
/feɪl/
US
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Used attributively before nouns to denote something relating to or constituting failure (e.g., fail grade).
ratéEmploi familier pour qualifier une tentative ou un résultat considéré comme un échec.
Students receiving a fail mark must retake the course.
Les étudiants qui reçoivent une note ratée doivent reprendre le cours.
Synonyms
unsuccessful
wanting
inadequate
deficient
unsatisfactory
unproductive
ineffective
abortive
fruitless
failed
failinterjection
Common informal exclamation expressing mockery or disapproval when something goes wrong.
ratéInterjection familière, souvent moqueuse.
"You forgot to save your work and lost everything? Fail!"
« Tu as oublié d'enregistrer ton travail et tu as tout perdu ? Raté ! »
Synonyms
oops
whoops
oh no
d'oh
yikes
aw
boo
tsk

Definitions

failverb
To be unsuccessful in achieving a goal or meeting a standard.
Despite his efforts, he failed to pass the exam.
To cease to function or operate properly.
The engine failed during the race, causing the car to stop abruptly.
To neglect to do something or to not meet an obligation.
She failed to call her friend on their birthday, which upset them.
To become weaker or less effective.
His eyesight began to fail as he grew older.
failnoun
An act or instance of failing or falling short of success.
The project was considered a fail due to its inability to meet the deadline.
A grade that is not high enough to pass an examination or test.
He received a fail on his math test and will need to retake it.
failadjective
Relating to or denoting a grade, attempt, or state that is classified as a failure.
Students receiving a fail mark must retake the course.
failinterjection
Used to express mockery, disappointment, or disapproval when someone or something is unsuccessful.
"You forgot to save your work and lost everything? Fail!"
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