how to pronounce défaut

/de.fo/

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défaut is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of défaut in a speech by a native speaker of standard french:

“… 2,31 pour son défaut dé voir dimanche …”

meanings of défaut

noun:

Defect.
Shortcoming.
Default (computing).

défaut frequency in french - B1 level of CEFR

the word défaut occurs in french on average 51.8 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for B1 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.