veule meaning in English

adj. spinelessness, absence of a backbone; weakness of character, lack of resolution

the union represents cowardly imperialism , as evidenced by its belated response to the situation in tunisia.
l'union est un impérialisme veule. ses réactions tardives sur la tunisie l'attestent.
the european union must not ignore that situation , unless it wants to undermine the credibility of that institution.
l’union européenne ne doit pas ignorer la situation , à moins qu’elle ne veule miner la crédibilité de cette institution.