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# faillir **Type:** Etymological root **Language:** Old French **Slug:** faillir ## Words From This Root - failure - A lack of success in doing something. - failing - a weakness or shortcoming in character or ability
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failure
B1
/ˈfeɪ.ljəɹ/
A lack of success in doing something.
failing
C2+
/ˈfeɪlɪŋ/
a weakness or shortcoming in character or ability
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