défaut

Definitions of défaut
  1. noun
    a failing or deficiency
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    type of:
    dommage, désavantage
    the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position
  2. noun
    an imperfection in an object or machine
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    types:
    pépin
    a fault or defect in a computer program, system, or machine
    type of:
    défectuosité, imperfection
    the state or an instance of being imperfect
  3. noun
    a flaw or weak point
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    types:
    défectuosité, insuffisance
    a lack of competence
    type of:
    défectuosité, imperfection
    the state or an instance of being imperfect
  4. noun
    a fault or defect in a computer program, system, or machine
    synonyms: pépin
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