Translation
fault, mistake; for lack of (faute de)
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Word origin
From Vulgar Latin fallita, 'failing, shortcoming', from the past participle of Latin fallere ('to deceive, to fail'). The same Latin verb gives English 'fail' and 'fallacy'.
- Origin
- Vulgar Latin
- Root
- fallita
- English cognates
- fail, fallacy, false
Grammar
Examples
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It is not my fault that it happened like this.
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He admitted his mistake and apologised.
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This is a serious mistake in your situation.
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It's not my fault that the train is late.
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The teacher saw all the mistakes in the homework.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 7, lesson 12: faute, sorte, protéger and 6 more words.