fails
Prononciation : [feɪlz]
Mot
Contexte : « achievement »
(verb) to not succeed in doing something. If you try really hard to get something done but don't manage to finish it, you fail.
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She studies every day, so she usually never fails her exams.
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He failed to complete his project on time last week.
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Why do you think some people fail to reach their goals?
Contexte : « functioning »
(verb) to stop working or to not work as expected. Like when a machine doesn't work anymore.
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The old car never fails to start in the morning.
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The printer failed during an important meeting.
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What happens when a computer fails to boot up?
Contexte : « relationships »
(verb) to not meet someone's expectations or hopes. If you let someone down by not being what they thought you would be.
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He always tries to keep his promises, so he rarely fails his friends.
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She feels that she fails her parents when she doesn't make them proud.
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How do you feel when you think you might fail someone?
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