Illimité (en. Unlimited)
[i.li.mi.te]
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Refers to something that has no end or limits.
A mother's love is unlimited.
L'amour d'une mère est illimité.
Qualifies a resource or service that can be used without restriction.
With this plan, you have unlimited access to the Internet.
Avec ce forfait, vous avez un accès illimité à Internet.
Refers to a quantity that cannot be measured or that never ends.
The possibilities are unlimited in this field.
Les possibilités sont illimitées dans ce domaine.
Etymology
From the prefix 'il-' (meaning 'not') and 'limited' (meaning 'having limits').
Common Phrases and Expressions
unlimited access
Possibility of using something without restriction.
accès illimité
unlimited power
Authority or control without any limits.
pouvoir illimité
unlimited resources
Resources that are not limited in quantity.
ressources illimitées
Related Words
limited
One that has limits or boundaries.
limité
infinite
One that has no end or limit.
infini
endless
One that continues indefinitely.
sans fin
Slang Meanings
To designate something that is beyond understanding.
This party was unlimited in terms of fun!
Cette fête était illimitée en termes de fun!
Refers to a situation where the rules do not apply.
The summer was unlimited for us, no restrictions!
L'été a été illimité pour nous, pas de restrictions!