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Adjectifs des Attributs des Choses - Adjectifs de Faiblesse

Ces adjectifs nous permettent d'exprimer la force ou la capacité physique, mentale ou émotionnelle diminuée ou limitée associée à une entité particulière.

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Categorized English Adjectives Describing Attributes of Things
weak
weak
[Adjectif]

structurally fragile or lacking durability

faible

faible

Ex: The bridge collapsed at its weak central support. 
fragile
fragile
[Adjectif]

easily damaged or broken

fragile

fragile

Ex: The butterfly's wings were fragile, thin and translucent in the sunlight. 
flimsy
flimsy
[Adjectif]

likely to break due to the lack of strength or durability

fragile

fragile

Ex: The flimsy cardboard box fell apart when it was lifted. 
powerless
powerless
[Adjectif]

lacking the ability or authority to influence or control situations

impuissant, sans pouvoir

impuissant, sans pouvoir

Ex: The citizens were powerless to stop the corrupt government officials. 
impaired
impaired
[Adjectif]

weakened in strength, effectiveness, quality, or usefulness

affaibli, altéré

affaibli, altéré

Ex: The impaired drainage system caused flooding during heavy rainstorms. 
limp
limp
[Adjectif]

not having any energy or determination

mou, flasque

mou, flasque

Ex: The plants looked limp and wilted from not being watered. 
ethereal
ethereal
[Adjectif]

extremely delicate, light, as if it belongs to a heavenly realm

aérien, aérienne, impalpable, éthéré

aérien, aérienne, impalpable, éthéré

Ex: The ethereal music of the flute floated through the room, creating a sense of calm. 
brittle
brittle
[Adjectif]

easily broken, cracked, or shattered due to the lack of flexibility and resilience

cassant, fragile

cassant, fragile

Ex: With each step, the brittle twigs underfoot snapped loudly in the quiet forest. 
delicate
delicate
[Adjectif]

easily harmed or destroyed

fragile, délicat

fragile, délicat

Ex: The delicate flowers wilted in the hot sun. 
tenuous
tenuous
[Adjectif]

very delicate or thin

ténu, mince, fragile, sans grand fondement, faible

ténu, mince, fragile, sans grand fondement, faible

Ex: The spider's web was so tenuous that even the slightest breeze could break it. 
vulnerable
vulnerable
[Adjectif]

able to be physically harmed or wounded

vulnérable

vulnérable

Ex: The baby birds in the nest were vulnerable to predators until they learned to fly. 
frail
frail
[Adjectif]

having a weak physical state or delicate health

frêle, fragile, chétif

frêle, fragile, chétif

Ex: The frail old woman struggled to carry her groceries up the stairs. 
feeble
feeble
[Adjectif]

lacking in physical strength or energy

faible, chétif

faible, chétif

Ex: In his old age, he became increasingly feeble, unable to perform tasks he once found easy. 
debilitated
debilitated
[Adjectif]

extremely weakened and experiencing a significant decline in physical or mental health

débilité, affaibli

débilité, affaibli

Ex: The debilitated patient required extensive rehabilitation to regain mobility and strength. 
faint
faint
[Adjectif]

performed or done weakly or with little energy

faible, timide

faible, timide

Ex: She offered only faint praise for his efforts, indicating a lack of enthusiasm or conviction. 
breakable
breakable
[Adjectif]

easily damaged or destroyed

cassable, fragile

cassable, fragile

Ex: The glass vase on the table is breakable, so please handle it with care. 
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