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    Immobilité (en. Immobility)

    /im.mɔ.bi.li.te/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Condition of being fixed and motionless.
    The immobility of the statue is impressive.
    L'immobilité de la statue est impressionnante.
    State of rest or tranquility.
    The immobility of nature in spring is soothing.
    L'immobilité de la nature au printemps est apaisante.
    Absence of activity or evolution.
    A state of immobility was observed in the negotiations.
    On a observé une immobilité dans les négociations.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'immobilitas', composed of 'in-' (negation) and 'mobilitas' (mobility).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    forced immobility
    State where one is compelled not to move.
    immobilité forcée
    to be in a state of immobility
    To be in a state of calm or absence of movement.
    être dans l'immobilité
    relative immobility
    Situation where there is no change, but other elements may be mobile.
    immobilité relative

    Related Words

    immobile
    Who cannot move.
    immobile
    mobility
    Ability to move.
    mobilité
    fixity
    State of being fixed or unchangeable.
    fixité

    Slang Meanings

    Not moving at all.
    He remained in a state of immobility throughout the meeting.
    Il est resté en mode immobilité pendant toute la réunion.
    To be in a stagnant situation.
    His career has been in immobility for years.
    Sa carrière est en immobilité depuis des années.