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failing

UK
/ˈfeɪlɪŋ/
US
/ˈfeɪlɪŋ/
failing in
failing over

Translations

failingnoun
failings
pl
UK
/ˈfeɪlɪŋ/
US
/ˈfeɪlɪŋ/
His biggest failing is his inability to admit when he's wrong.
Son plus grand défaut est son incapacité à admettre qu'il a tort.
The project was considered a failing 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.
Additional translations
faiblesseSurtout pour un trait de caractère ou une limite personnelle.
Synonyms
failure
defeat
setback
collapse
flop
shortcoming
loss
breakdown
fiasco
failingadjective
more failing
Comp.
most failing
Super.
UK
/ˈfeɪlɪŋ/
US
/ˈfeɪlɪŋ/
défaillantS’emploie pour une santé, une force ou une capacité qui diminue.
His failing health made it difficult for him to continue working.
Sa santé défaillante lui a rendu difficile la poursuite du travail.
insuffisantPour un résultat, une note ou une performance qui n’atteint pas le niveau requis.
The failing grade on her report card was a wake-up call for her to study harder.
La note insuffisante sur son bulletin a été un signal d'alarme pour qu'elle travaille davantage.
Synonyms
failing
deficient
inadequate
unsuccessful
lacking
substandard
weak
ineffective
Antonyms
succeeding
prospering
thriving
failingpreposition
UK
/ˈfeɪlɪŋ/
US
/ˈfeɪlɪŋ/
Used chiefly before a noun or noun phrase meaning 'in the absence of' something.
à défaut deEmploi formel; introduit une alternative en cas d'absence ou d'échec de l'option précédente.
Failing a miracle, the doctors could do nothing more.
À défaut d'un miracle, les médecins ne pouvaient rien faire de plus.
failingconjunction
Used at the start of a clause: ‘Failing that, …’ meaning ‘if that does not happen’.
sinonUsage proche de « à défaut de cela » ou « dans le cas contraire ».
Failing that, we'll reschedule the meeting for next week.
Sinon, nous reprogrammerons la réunion pour la semaine prochaine.
failverb

failing

Gerund

failed
Past Simple
failed
Past Participle
failing
Gerund
UK
/feɪl/
US
/feɪl/
Despite his efforts, he failed to pass the exam.
Malgré ses efforts, il a échoué à l'examen.
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.
Additional translations
défaillirPour un organe, un système ou un mécanisme qui cesse de fonctionner correctement.
défaillirAu sens figuré : s'affaiblir, perdre de l'efficacité.
Synonyms
flunk
misfire
fall short
break down
collapse
fizzle
come to nothing
be unsuccessful
Antonyms
succeed

Definitions

failingnoun
A weakness or defect in character or ability.
His biggest failing is his inability to admit when he's wrong.
An instance of not achieving a desired result or standard.
The project was considered a failing due to its inability to meet the deadline.
failingadjective
Lacking strength or ability; becoming weaker or less effective.
His failing health made it difficult for him to continue working.
Not meeting a required standard or expectation.
The failing grade on her report card was a wake-up call for her to study harder.
failingpreposition
In the absence of; if (something) is not available or does not occur.
Failing a miracle, the doctors could do nothing more.
failingconjunction
Used to introduce an alternative if the previous option does not occur or succeed; otherwise.
Failing that, we'll reschedule the meeting for next week.
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.
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