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    Impénétrables (en. Impenetrable)

    ɛ̃.pe.ne.tʁabl

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Difficult to understand or analyze.
    The thoughts of this author are often considered impenetrable.
    Les pensées de cet auteur sont souvent considérées comme impénétrables.
    That cannot be crossed, penetrated.
    The forest was so dense that it seemed impenetrable.
    La forêt était si dense qu'elle semblait impénétrable.
    In terms of security, that cannot be violated.
    The security system of this bank is impenetrable.
    Le système de sécurité de cette banque est impénétrable.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'impentrabilis', composed of 'in-' (not) and 'penetrabilis' (that can be penetrated).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    an impenetrable mystery
    a mystery that is hard to understand
    un mystère impénétrable
    an impenetrable wall
    an insurmountable obstacle
    un mur impénétrable
    an impenetrable logic
    a logic that cannot be followed or understood
    une logique impénétrable

    Related Words

    penetrate
    To enter inside a place.
    pénétrer
    inaccessible
    That cannot be reached.
    inaccessible
    opaque
    That does not let light pass through or is difficult to understand.
    opaque

    Slang Meanings

    Difficult to decipher or grasp in a humorous context.
    This movie had such an impenetrable plot that I didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
    Ce film avait un scénario tellement impénétrable que je ne savais pas s'il fallait rire ou pleurer.
    Referring to a complex and bewildering situation.
    It seems that this matter is really impenetrable for everyone.
    On dirait que cette affaire est vraiment impénétrable pour tout le monde.