D'innombrables (en. Countless)

/d'innɔ̃mʁabl/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Refers to something that is too numerous to be counted.
The stars in the sky are countless.
Les étoiles dans le ciel sont d'innombrables.
Used to express an excessive quantity.
He has countless ideas for his project.
Il a d'innombrables idées pour son projet.
Designates an indefinite multitude.
She receives countless messages every day.
Elle reçoit d'innombrables messages chaque jour.

Etymology

The contraction of 'de' and 'countless', derived from the Latin 'innumerabilis'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

countless occasions
A large number of occasions.
d'innombrables occasions
countless challenges
A large number of challenges.
d'innombrables défis
countless reasons
An incalculable number of reasons.
d'innombrables raisons

Related Words

countless
That cannot be counted.
innombrable
numerous
That exists in large quantity.
nombreux
multitude
A large quantity of beings or things.
multitude

Slang Meanings

An incalculable number
He has countless fans on social media.
Il a d'innombrables fans sur les réseaux sociaux.
Tons of
He has countless excuses for not coming.
Il a d'innombrables excuses pour ne pas venir.