infirm

UK
/ɪnˈfɜːm/
US
/ɪnˈfɜrm/

Traduzioni

infirmadjective
infirmer
Comp.
infirmest
Super.
UK
/ɪnˈfɜːm/
US
/ɪnˈfɜrm/
infondéPour une argumentation, une thèse ou des preuves jugées faibles ou non convaincantes.
The judge dismissed the lawsuit, calling the plaintiff's case based on infirm reasoning.
Le juge a rejeté la plainte, qualifiant l’argumentation du demandeur d’infondée.
infirmeSe dit surtout d’une personne âgée ou malade, avec une nuance de faiblesse physique.
The infirm elderly man needed assistance to walk across the room.
L’homme infirme âgé avait besoin d’aide pour traverser la pièce.
Traduzioni aggiuntive
instablePour un objet, une structure ou une construction manquant de solidité.
infirmnoun
infirm
pl
UK
/ɪnˈfɜːm/
US
/ɪnˈfɝːm/
infirmeEmploi substantivé, aujourd’hui plutôt soutenu ou vieilli.
The infirm in the nursing home require constant care and attention.
Les infirmes de la maison de retraite ont besoin de soins et d’attention constants.
Sinonimi
the weak
the infirm
the invalid
the sick
the ill
the ailing
the disabled
the incapacitated

Definizioni

infirmadjective
Weak or frail, especially due to old age or illness.
The infirm elderly man needed assistance to walk across the room.
Lacking strength or stability; not firm or solid.
The bridge was deemed infirm and unsafe for vehicles.
Not sound, cogent, or convincing; weak or defective, especially of arguments or evidence.
The judge dismissed the lawsuit, calling the plaintiff's case based on infirm reasoning.
infirmnoun
A person who is weak or ill, especially due to old age or a chronic illness.
The infirm in the nursing home require constant care and attention.