English word failure comes from Old French (842-ca. 1400) valoir (To have value; to be worth.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| valoir | Old French (842-ca. 1400) (fro) | To have value; to be worth. |
| failer | Anglo-Norman (xno) | |
| failure | English (en) | An object, person or endeavour in a state of failure or incapable of success.. State or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, opposite of success.. Termination of the ability of an item to perform its required function; breakdown. (Can we add an example for this sense?). |