French · Emotions & Descriptions
"Weak" in French: faible
faible
Weak in French is faible for all genders in the basic form. Je me sens faible means I feel weak. Un signal faible is a weak signal.
After illness
Je me sens encore un peu faible.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce faible
Say it
FEH-bluh
/fɛbl/
FEH-bluh. Open e; soft bl; light final e.
"Weak" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| faible | weak Adjective. | Adjective. |
| se sentir faible | to feel weak Health. | Health. |
| point faible | weak point Criticism or self-talk. | Criticism or self-talk. |
| faible en | weak in / bad at School subjects. | School subjects. |
How to use faible in real life
- 1After illness
Je me sens encore un peu faible.
I still feel a bit weak.
Se sentir faible.
- 2Phone reception
Le réseau est trop faible ici.
The signal is too weak here.
Faible for signal strength.
- 3School
Il est faible en orthographe.
He's weak in spelling.
Faible en + subject.
Mistakes English speakers make with faible
Incorrect: Je suis weak.
Correct: Je suis faible. / Je me sens faible.
Use faible.
Incorrect: Une connection faiblee.
Correct: Une connexion faible.
Faible does not add an extra e for agreement in spelling beyond the base form.
Good to know
Faible covers body strength, bad grades (faible en maths), and weak wifi. Point faible is someone's weak spot; keep it gentle in conversation.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
After a long hike
ChatPal
Tu as l'air faible. Tu veux t'asseoir ?
You look weak. Want to sit?
You
Oui, je me sens faible d'un coup.
Yes, I suddenly feel weak.
ChatPal
Bois de l'eau. Le soleil te rend faible.
Drink water. The sun is making you weak.
You
Merci. Deux minutes et ça ira.
Thanks. Two minutes and I'll be fine.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Weak" in French
How do I say weak?
Faible.
How do I say I feel weak?
Je me sens faible.
What is point faible?
A weak point.
How do you pronounce faible?
FEH-bluh.
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