French Word · Intermediate
affaiblir
to weaken, to flag, to make weaker, to enfeeble, enervate, attenuate
Pronunciation: /a.fɛ.bliʁ/
Meaning
to weaken, to flag, to make weaker, to enfeeble, enervate, attenuate
Example
Ses muscles se sont affaiblis avec le temps.
His muscles weakened with time.
Practice tips
- Practice affaiblir out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this French word is for intermediate-level learners.