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flimsy

UK
/ˈflɪm.zi/
US
/ˈflɪm.zi/

Translations

flimsynoun
flimsies
pl
UK
/ˈflɪm.zi/
US
/ˈflɪm.zi/
étoffeTerme général pour un tissu léger et fin.
The dress was made of a flimsy that fluttered in the breeze.
La robe était faite d’une étoffe légère qui flottait dans la brise.
Additional translations
feuillePour une feuille ou un document mince et fragile.
Synonyms
alibi
excuse
flyer
handbill
shred
scrap
rag
justification
rationalization
pretext
flimsyadjective
flimsier
Comp.
flimsiest
Super.
UK
/ˈflɪm.zi/
US
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fragilePeut se dire d’un objet, d’un matériau ou d’une structure, avec l’idée de faiblesse et de manque de solidité.
The flimsy cardboard box couldn't hold the weight of the books.
La boîte en carton fragile ne pouvait pas supporter le poids des livres.
peu convaincantS’emploie pour un argument, une explication ou une excuse jugés faibles ou peu crédibles.
The lawyer's argument was flimsy and failed to persuade the jury.
L’argument de l’avocat était peu convaincant et n’a pas réussi à persuader le jury.
Synonyms
unreliable
delicate
thin
shoddy
lightweight
insubstantial
weak
fragile
Antonyms
durable
strong
sturdy
flimsiesnoun

flimsy

flimsies
pl
UK
/ˈflɪm.ziːz/
US
/ˈflɪm.ziːz/
papier pelureSurtout pour des feuilles très fines utilisées pour les copies carbone; registre neutre.
The secretary handed me a stack of flimsies to use for the meeting notes.
La secrétaire m’a remis une pile de papier pelure pour prendre des notes pendant la réunion.
Additional translations
prétexteAu sens britannique : excuse faible, peu crédible.
Synonyms
insubstantial things
fragile items
lightweight materials
thin sheets

Definitions

flimsynoun
A thin, light, and often insubstantial material or fabric.
The dress was made of a flimsy that fluttered in the breeze.
A document or piece of paper that is thin and easily torn.
He handed me a flimsy with the details of the meeting scribbled on it.
flimsyadjective
Lacking strength or solidity; easily damaged or broken.
The flimsy cardboard box couldn't hold the weight of the books.
Not convincing or credible; weak or inadequate.
The lawyer's argument was flimsy and failed to persuade the jury.
flimsiesnoun
Thin, lightweight sheets of paper, often used for making carbon copies.
The secretary handed me a stack of flimsies to use for the meeting notes.
In British context, a term used for a flimsy excuse or explanation.
His reasons for being late were nothing more than flimsies that no one believed.
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