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The word 'veule' is related to the English word 'vulnerable', sharing a common root associated with weakness.
按水平分级的例句
Il est trop veule pour affronter la situation.
He is too spineless to face the situation.
Here, 'veule' is used as an adjective modifying 'il'.
Ne sois pas veule et dis ce que tu penses.
Don't be spineless and say what you think.
'Sois' is the imperative form of 'être' (to be).
Sa décision veule a déçu tout le monde.
His cowardly decision disappointed everyone.
'Veule' can also mean cowardly when describing an action or decision.
Elle a montré un comportement veule face au danger.
She showed a spineless behavior in the face of danger.
'Comportement' is a masculine noun.
Ce n'est pas le moment d'être veule.
This is not the time to be spineless.
The expression 'ce n'est pas le moment de' means 'it's not the time to'.
Je ne veux pas d'amis veules dans ma vie.
I don't want spineless friends in my life.
'Amis' is plural here, but 'veules' does not change form for plural.
Il se sentait veule après avoir évité la confrontation.
He felt spineless after avoiding the confrontation.
'Se sentir' is a reflexive verb meaning 'to feel'.
C'était une réponse veule à un problème sérieux.
It was a weak (spineless) response to a serious problem.
'Réponse' is a feminine noun.
Sa nature veule l'a empêché de défendre ses convictions face à l'opposition.
His spineless nature prevented him from defending his convictions in the face of opposition.
Here, 'veule' is used as an adjective modifying 'nature'.
Ne sois pas veule, dis ce que tu penses vraiment !
Don't be spineless, say what you really think!
'Veule' is used as an adjective after the verb 'être' (to be) in the imperative mood.
Les critiques ont qualifié sa performance de veule, manquant de passion et d'engagement.
Critics described his performance as spineless, lacking passion and commitment.
As an adjective, 'veule' agrees in number and gender with the noun it modifies. Here, 'performance' is feminine singular, but 'veule' is invariable in gender.
Il a regretté son attitude veule lors de la réunion, où il aurait dû parler clairement.
He regretted his spineless attitude during the meeting, where he should have spoken clearly.
'Veule' modifies 'attitude', a feminine singular noun. However, 'veule' does not change for feminine agreement.
Face à l'injustice, il est resté veule, préférant le silence à la confrontation.
Faced with injustice, he remained spineless, preferring silence to confrontation.
'Veule' is used as an adjective describing the subject's state.
Certains leaders politiques sont perçus comme veules quand ils évitent les décisions difficiles.
Some political leaders are perceived as spineless when they avoid difficult decisions.
Here, 'veules' is plural to agree with 'leaders politiques'.
Elle a décidé de ne plus être veule et de prendre sa vie en main.
She decided not to be spineless anymore and to take control of her life.
Similar to example 2, 'veule' follows 'être' in the infinitive.
Son caractère veule l'a souvent conduit à se laisser influencer par les autres.
His spineless character often led him to be influenced by others.
'Veule' modifies 'caractère', a masculine singular noun. Again, 'veule' is invariable in gender.
习语与表达
"Avoir le cœur sur la main"
To be very generous
Il a toujours le cœur sur la main, il aide tout le monde.
neutral"Poser un lapin à quelqu'un"
To stand someone up
Elle m'a posé un lapin hier soir, elle n'est jamais venue au rendez-vous.
informal"Donner sa langue au chat"
To give up guessing
Je ne trouve pas la réponse, je donne ma langue au chat.
neutral"Coûter les yeux de la tête"
To cost an arm and a leg
Cette voiture coûte les yeux de la tête, je ne peux pas me l'offrir.
neutral"Tomber dans les pommes"
To faint
Quand elle a vu le sang, elle est tombée dans les pommes.
informal"Faire la grasse matinée"
To sleep in
Le week-end, j'adore faire la grasse matinée.
neutral"Être au courant"
To be aware, to be informed
Tu es au courant de la nouvelle ? Marie va se marier !
neutral"Prendre ses jambes à son cou"
To take to one's heels, to run away quickly
Quand il a entendu la police, il a pris ses jambes à son cou.
neutral"Mettre les pieds dans le plat"
To put one's foot in one's mouth, to say something awkward or inappropriate
J'ai mis les pieds dans le plat en parlant de son ex-mari.
neutral"Chercher midi à quatorze heures"
To make things more complicated than they are
Ne cherche pas midi à quatorze heures, la solution est simple.
neutral词源
From Old French 'veule', meaning 'soft, weak'.
原始含义： Soft, weak, lacking strength.
Indo-European, Romance, Italic, Gallo-Romance, French.文化背景
In French culture, someone described as 'veule' is seen as lacking character and not standing up for themselves or others. This trait is generally viewed negatively, emphasizing the importance of courage and conviction in social interactions.
自我测试 24 个问题
Il est trop ___ pour dire non.
The sentence implies a lack of strength to refuse, so 'veule' (spineless) fits best.
Ne sois pas ___, défends tes idées!
The phrase 'défends tes idées' (defend your ideas) suggests the opposite of being spineless, so 'veule' completes the meaning.
Cette personne est toujours d'accord avec tout le monde, elle est vraiment ___.
Always agreeing with everyone can be a sign of being spineless, making 'veule' the correct choice.
Mon ami est un peu ___ quand il s'agit de prendre des décisions difficiles.
Having difficulty making tough decisions aligns with the meaning of 'veule' (lacking determination).
Le chef a dit qu'il ne voulait pas d'employés ___ dans son équipe.
A leader would not want spineless employees, so 'veules' is the correct answer.
Elle a besoin de plus de confiance en elle, elle est souvent ___.
Lack of self-confidence can lead to being spineless, so 'veule' fits the context.
Which word best describes someone who is 'veule'?
The word 'veule' describes someone who is spineless or cowardly, making 'lâche' the best fit.
If someone is 'veule', what might they lack?
'Veule' means lacking courage or determination.
Choose the sentence that describes a 'veule' person.
Someone 'veule' lacks determination and may not dare to make decisions.
Une personne 'veule' est très courageuse. (A 'veule' person is very courageous.)
No, a 'veule' person is the opposite of courageous; they lack courage.
Être 'veule' signifie être très déterminé. (To be 'veule' means to be very determined.)
No, 'veule' means lacking determination.
Quelqu'un de 'veule' a du mal à prendre des risques. (Someone 'veule' has difficulty taking risks.)
Yes, a 'veule' person lacks courage and determination, making it hard for them to take risks.
Il est trop ___ pour défendre ses opinions face à l'opposition.
The sentence implies a lack of courage to defend one's opinions, which aligns with the meaning of 'veule'.
Ne sois pas si ___ ; tiens tête à ceux qui te rabaissent.
The advice to 'stand up to those who put you down' suggests avoiding being 'spineless' or 'veule'.
Sa réaction ___ a déçu tout le monde lors de la crise.
A 'veule' reaction implies a lack of courage or determination during a crisis, leading to disappointment.
Un chef d'équipe ne peut pas être ___ ; il doit inspirer confiance.
A team leader needs to be confident and inspiring, not 'veule' (lacking courage or determination).
Elle a refusé de céder à la pression, montrant qu'elle n'était pas ___.
Refusing to yield to pressure demonstrates the opposite of being 'veule'.
Le personnage principal était dépeint comme un homme ___ qui n'osait jamais affronter ses peurs.
A character who never dares to face his fears perfectly fits the description of 'veule'.
The speaker is contrasting two people's reactions to threats.
The team is disappointed by someone's reaction to a challenge.
This is an admonition to someone about their principles.
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Il est veule; il n'ose jamais prendre de risques.
Focus: veule
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Je ne peux pas tolérer une telle attitude veule dans mon équipe.
Focus: tolérer, veule
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Un dirigeant ne devrait jamais être veule face aux défis.
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