Immobile (en. Still)

/im.mɔ.bil/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

That cannot move or is fixed.

The cat remained motionless for hours, watching the birds.

Le chat est resté immobile pendant des heures, observant les oiseaux.

That does not change state or position.

The tensions within the group remained motionless, despite the discussions.

Les tensions dans le groupe sont restées immobiles, malgré les discussions.

That is stable and undergoes no variation.

The water level is motionless here, regardless of the season.

Le niveau de l'eau est immobile ici, peu importe la saison.

From Latin 'immobilis', where 'in-' means 'not' and 'mobilis' means 'mobile'.

to be as still as a statue

To remain completely motionless.

être immobile comme une statue

to watch motionless

To observe without making a movement.

regarder immobile

to remain still

Not to change position or situation.

rester immobile

mobility

Ability to move or change position.

mobilité

movement

Action of moving or being in motion.

mouvement

fixity

Characteristic of an object that remains in a stable position.

fixité

To be in a state of letting go.

He is motionless after this news, as if he were petrified.

Il est immobile après cette nouvelle, comme s'il était pétrifié.

To be paralyzed by a situation.

She remained motionless, not knowing what to say.

Elle est restée immobile, ne sachant pas quoi dire.