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Definitions of faible

noun
a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment

synonyms: affection, penchant

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aversion, répulsion
a feeling of aversion or antipathy

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affection, penchant
a predisposition to like something

penchant, prédilection
a strong liking

penchant, tendance
that toward which you are inclined to feel a liking

bienveillance, bonté
a feeling of liking for another person; enjoyment in their company

acceptation, approbation
a feeling of liking something or someone good

considération, estime
a feeling of delighted approval and liking

tendance
an inclination to do something

bienveillance, bonté
the friendly hope that something will succeed

acceptation, approbation
a feeling of favorable regard

acceptation, approbation, consentement
official approval

type of:
sens du toucher, sentiment, toucher
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
noun
a natural inclination

synonyms: penchant, tendance

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inclinaison, tendance
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
noun
a person who is physically weak and ineffectual

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types:
pleurnicheur
a person who lacks confidence, is irresolute and wishy-washy

type of:
homme, individu, mortel, être
a human being
noun
a predisposition to like something

synonyms: affection, penchant

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type of:
affection, penchant
a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment
noun
a person who is weak and excessively sentimental

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