Translation of "for want of" into French

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for want of preposition

à défaut de (lack)

Contexts

The flowers withered for want of water. Les fleurs ont fané par manque d'eau.

We couldn't take a bath for want of water. Nous ne pûmes prendre un bain par manque d'eau.

His office is going to be shut down for want of money. Son bureau va être fermé faute d'argent.

We are badly in want of water. On a vraiment besoin d'eau.

He is in want of money. Il est à la recherche d'argent.

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