French translation of faint is 
faint

Meaning of "faint" in English

The word "faint" in English has several meanings, primarily revolving around the notions of weakness, dimness, and loss of consciousness. As an adjective, it describes something that is barely perceptible, such as a faint light or a faint smell. It can denote a lack of strength or energy, as in feeling faint from exhaustion. As a verb, it refers to the act of losing consciousness temporarily. This can happen due to factors like heat, surprise, or lack of food. "Faint" thus captures both physical and sensory nuances of subtlety and fragility.

Meaning of "faint" in French

In French, "faint" translates to "faible" or "évanouissement" depending on the context. When used as an adjective, it implies something weak or not intense, akin to English uses such as "a faint light" ("une lumière faible"). As a noun, it can also mean a temporary loss of consciousness or weakness. Similar to its English counterpart, "faint" in French embodies subtle and subdued characteristics, representing both physical states of frailty and nuances of indistinct perception.

Pronunciation of "faint" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /feɪnt/

Pronunciation of "faint" remains relatively consistent across different English-speaking regions, with slight variations in vowel length. In some British accents, the vowel sound might be slightly shorter, whereas in American accents, it may be more elongated. However, the basic structure of the word remains universally recognizable.

Pronunciation of "faint" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /fɛ̃t/

The pronunciation of "faint" in French, when referring to "faible" or "évanouissement," can vary based on the region. In standard French, it maintains a nasalized "ɛ̃" sound. Regional differences, however, may slightly alter the nasal quality, but these are subtle and do not vastly change the overall comprehension of the term.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. She felt faint after standing in the sun too long. (Elle se sentait faible après être restée trop longtemps au soleil.)
2. There was a faint aroma of flowers in the air. (Il y avait un faible parfum de fleurs dans l'air.)
3. He gave a faint smile, barely perceptible. (Il a fait un faible sourire, à peine perceptible.)
4. The faint light in the room created a cozy atmosphere. (La faible lumière dans la pièce créait une atmosphère confortable.)
5. I heard a faint noise from the other room. (J'ai entendu un faible bruit venant de l'autre pièce.)
6. She painted the sky in faint pastel colors. (Elle a peint le ciel avec des couleurs pastel faibles.)
7. His voice was so faint that I could hardly hear it. (Sa voix était si faible que je pouvais à peine l'entendre.)
8. I felt faint when I saw my blood drawn. (Je me suis senti faible en voyant mon sang prélevé.)
9. The faint outline of the mountains was visible at dawn. (La faible silhouette des montagnes était visible à l'aube.)
10. After running, he felt a faint dizziness. (Après avoir couru, il a ressenti un faible vertige.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "faint" in English

Synonyms: weak, dim, pale, feeble, indistinct, slight, tired, dizzy, muted, unsure.

Antonyms: strong, vivid, intense, distinct, clear, robust, bold, obvious, loud, certain.

Similar Words: subtle, light, unclear, gentle, wan, delicate, blurred, mellow, distant, dreamy.

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "faint" in French

Synonyms: faible, pâle, léger, flou, indistinct, ténu, discret, terne, incertain, faible.

Antonyms: fort, vif, intense, distinct, clair, robuste, évident, sûr, énergique, marqué.

Similar Words: subtil, léger, imprécis, doux, atténué, éloigné, fantasque, tremblant, voilé, flou.

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