This is the 1825th most frequent French word.
faute
"Faute" means "fault," "mistake," or "error" in English.
In this sentence, 'faute' is used to mean responsibility or blame for an error.
C'était ma faute d'oublier le rendez-vous.
It was my fault to forget the appointment.
Here, 'faute' refers to an error, typically one made in work or tasks.
Elle a commis une faute en écrivant ce rapport.
She made a mistake when writing this report.
In this example, 'faute de' implies 'due to lack of' indicating a circumstance or limitation.