Faible

See also: faible

German

Etymology

Borrowed from French faible.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈfɛːbəl/, /ˈfɛːblə/, [ˈfɛː-], [ˈfeː-], [-bəl], [-bl̩], [-blə]
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  • IPA(key): /ˈfɛɪ̯bəl/ (pseudo-English hyperforeignism, fairly common)

Noun

Faible n (strong, genitive Faibles, plural Faibles or Faible)

  1. soft spot, weakness, craze (for something or someone)
    Synonyms: Schwäche, Fimmel

Usage notes
  • Both plural forms are rare.

Declension
Declension of Faible [neuter, strong]
singular plural
indef. def. noun def. noun
nominative ein das Faible die Faibles, Faible
genitive eines des Faibles der Faibles, Faible
dative einem dem Faible den Faibles, Faiblen
accusative ein das Faible die Faibles, Faible

Further reading
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