Translations for faintness in the English»French Dictionary (Go to French»English)

faintness [Brit ˈfeɪntnəs, Am ˈfeɪntnɪs] N

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1. faintness (of sound, cry, breathing):

faintness

2. faintness (dizziness):

faintness

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ténuité (de son, souvenir)

faintness

feeling of faintness

légèreté (de bruit)

faintness

faiblesse (de voix)

faintness

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faintness

la faiblesse du bruit

the faintness of the noise

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Lacing too tight too fast can cause extreme discomfort and short-term problems such as shortness of breath and faintness, indigestion, and chafing of the skin. en.wikipedia.org

He admitted later there was a feeling of faintness as he read the telegram; this corps was in a very difficult area of the city. en.wikipedia.org

He pointed out that it was difficult to recognize the nebula because of its faintness. en.wikipedia.org

The thought alone was enough to induce faintness. www.telegraph.co.uk

One of the major symptoms encountered is that of hyperventilation, which produce dizziness, faintness, etc. en.wikipedia.org

You are right about the faintness of the blurb though -- we've made the font larger so readers can see it better. www.lifehacker.com.au

Each has been soaked, scrubbed, sudsed and bleached to ghostly faintness, yet they cling on, telling quiet tales. www.timescolonist.com

In all of these conditions the main sensation is of lightheadedness or faintness, which seems to fit best with your description. www.telegraph.co.uk

Palpitations alongside other symptoms, including sweating, faintness, frequent headaches, chest pain or dizziness, indicate irregular or poor heart function and should be investigated by a medical professional. en.wikipedia.org

Giving water and oxygen and placing cold towels on the forehead will help relieve symptoms of faintness. en.wikipedia.org

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