Vocabulaire Essentiel pour l'Examen SAT - Faiblesse et détérioration

to gradually weaken or worsen in condition or performance

décliner, s'affaiblir

to decrease in degree, size, etc.

diminuer

to diminish in quantity or size over time

diminuer, baisser, se réduire

to decline in intensity or strength

s’apaiser, baisser

to gradually drain or deplete someone's power or strength

pomper, miner, saper, enlever, retirer

to diminish in intensity, visibility, or prominence

s'amenuiser

to gradually decrease the effectiveness, confidence, or power of something or someone

miner, saper

to decline, weaken, or deteriorate, often in terms of strength, vitality, or overall condition

diminuer, faiblir, baisser, disparaître

to make something unable to work properly

rendre incapable

to become weak or begin to fail

s'effondrer

to reduce the quality or effectiveness of something

dégrader

to make something less forceful, potent, or intense by adding additional elements or substances

diluer

to gradually decrease in intensity, strength, importance, size, influence, etc.

décliner, diminuer, décroître

to gradually disappear or spread out

dissiper, se dissiper

to make a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse or more severe

aggraver, exacerber

to suppress, restrain, or hinder the growth, development, or intensity of something

étouffer, réprimer

easily hurt, often due to weakness or lack of protection

vulnérable

easily harmed or destroyed

délicat, fragile

hard to notice or detect

subtil

easily damaged or broken

fragile

likely to break due to the lack of strength or durability

fragile

lacking strength or power, often feeling unable to act or influence a situation

sans défense, impotent

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

cassant, fragile

very delicate or thin

ténu, mince, fragile, sans grand fondement, faible

an existing weakness or fault in someone or something

faiblesse, insuffisance

a physical or mental condition that prevents a person from using some part of their body completely or learning something easily

handicap, infirmité, incapacité

a flaw or weakness that reduces the quality or effectiveness of something or someone

défaut, lacune

a flaw or deficiency that impairs the quality or effectiveness of something

défaut, imperfection