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fail in

UK
/feɪl ɪn/
US
/feɪl ɪn/

Translations

fail inverb
failed in
Past Simple
failed in
Past Participle
failing in
Gerund
UK
/feɪl ɪn/
US
/feɪl ɪn/
échouer dansS’emploie avec un complément pour exprimer un échec dans une tentative, une tâche ou une entreprise.
Despite his efforts, he failed in his attempt to climb the mountain.
Malgré ses efforts, il a échoué dans sa tentative de gravir la montagne.
manquer àS’emploie surtout avec des obligations, des devoirs ou des attentes à respecter.
She failed in her duty to inform the team about the changes.
Elle a manqué à son devoir d’informer l’équipe des changements.
Synonyms
flounder in
fall short in
be unsuccessful in
misfire in
falter in
Antonyms
succeed in

Definitions

fail inverb
To not succeed in achieving a goal or completing a task.
Despite his efforts, he failed in his attempt to climb the mountain.
To not meet the required standard or expectations in a particular area.
She failed in her duty to inform the team about the changes.
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