How is the word défaut translated from French to English

English translation
defect
noun

Anomalie qui rend une chose imparfaite.

A fault that makes something imperfect.

Examples with “défaut”

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  • Le moteur avait un petit défaut. — The engine had a small defect.

  • Tout défaut doit être signalé avant l'expédition. — Every defect must be reported before shipping.

  • Cette fissure est-elle un défaut ou une usure normale ? — Is this crack a defect or normal wear?

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