Faible
Example: Il est faible après avoir couru longtemps.
Definition
"Faible" describes someone or something lacking strength or power, often feeling physically weak or exhausted, as in the example phrase where a person feels weak after running for a long time.
Etymology
The word "faible" comes from the Old French word 'fible,' which in turn derives from the Latin 'flebilis,' meaning 'lamentable' or 'weak.' Did you know that the root relates to the idea of being pitiable or in a state of weakness?
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"Faible" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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