Échec - Entraîner un échec

‌a weakness in someone's character or argument that can be used against them

faille, talon d'Achille

in a state of disadvantage, difficulty, or vulnerability

a point of weakness or vulnerability

to do something that will lead to one's own failure

to do something that causes one serious trouble or harm

used to convey that a person is causing harm to themselves through their own actions, choices, or behavior

to behave in a way that damages or undermines one's own reputation or success

to destroy something that could bring one a lot of money or great success, particularly because of greed

tuer la poule aux œufs d'or

the last event, action, or circumstance that causes something to fail or end

un coup funeste

(of a difficult or challenging situation) to overwhelm someone and cause them stress, anxiety, or other negative emotions

to become satisfied with one's past achievements and to stop making efforts to improve or progress

se reposer sur ses lauriers

in an uncertain or unstable situation that is likely to fail or collapse

to stop or put an end to something abruptly or decisively

to lose momentum, energy, or enthusiasm for something, especially a task or project

an event or action that results in the failure of something, particularly an organization

coup fatal

to experience a significant loss, failure, or setback in a particular situation