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    Impassible (en. Impassive)

    /ɛ̃.pa.si.bl/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Who shows no emotion.
    He was impassible in the face of the storm.
    Il était impassible face à la tempête.
    Who is incapable of being touched by feelings or emotions.
    Despite the criticism, he remained impassible.
    Malgré les critiques, il est resté impassible.
    Who is not influenced by external factors.
    His impassible gaze betrayed his determination.
    Son regard impassible trahissait sa détermination.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'impassibilis', meaning 'without suffering'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to remain impassible
    To not show emotions despite troubling circumstances.
    rester impassible
    to have an impassible face
    To have a neutral expression, without reaction.
    avoir un visage impassible
    to keep one's impassible calm
    To remain calm and serene even in a stressful situation.
    garder son calme impassible

    Related Words

    imperturbable
    Who cannot be disturbed, who remains calm.
    imperturbable
    stoic
    Who endures without being knocked down by pain or trials.
    stoïque
    indifferent
    Who shows no interest or emotion.
    indifférent

    Slang Meanings

    Cold
    He is so cold that one could call him impassible.
    Il est si froid qu'on pourrait le traiter d'impassible.
    Composure
    With impassible composure, he managed the crisis.
    Avec un sang-froid impassible, il a géré la crise.