Imaginables (en. Imaginable)

[imaʒinabl]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
That which is capable of being imagined, thought of, or envisioned.
The possibilities for scientific research are infinite and imaginable.
Les possibilités de recherche scientifique sont infinies et imaginables.
That which can exist or occur in the imagination.
He described imaginable scenes in his stories.
Il a décrit des scènes imaginables dans ses récits.
Everything that can be considered as an idea or a project.
There are no limits to what is imaginable in the field of art.
Il n’y a pas de limites à ce qui est imaginables dans le domaine de l'art.

Etymology

The word 'imaginables' comes from the verb 'imaginer,' which means to conceive a mental image.

Common Phrases and Expressions

everything one can imagine
Expresses the idea that anything is possible.
tout ce qu'on peut imaginer
well beyond the imaginable
Describes something extremely surprising or unbelievable.
bien au-delà de l'imaginable
a good dose of imaginables
Refers to great creativity or imagination.
une bonne dose d'imaginables

Related Words

imagination
Ability to conceive images or ideas in the mind.
imagination
fantasy
Creativity and imagination freely expressed.
fantaisie
creativity
Ability to produce original and useful ideas.
créativité

Slang Meanings

Imaginable beyond reality
This idea is so imaginative that it seems almost unreal!
Cette idée est tellement imaginative qu'elle semble presque irréelle!
Too crazy to be true
It's such madness; it's not even imaginable!
C'est d'une telle folie, c'est même pas imaginable!