Imperceptible (en. Imperceptible)

/ɛ̃.pɛʁ.sɛp.tibl/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

That which cannot be perceived, that escapes perception.

The change was so imperceptible that no one noticed it.

Le changement était si imperceptible que personne ne s'en est rendu compte.

Very slight or weak, to the point of being indiscernible.

There was an imperceptible difference between the two sounds.

Il y avait une imperceptible différence entre les deux sons.

Of no notable importance.

The variations were imperceptible in the broader context of the project.

Les variations étaient imperceptibles dans le contexte plus large du projet.

From Latin 'imperceptibilis', formed from 'in-' (negation) and 'perceptibilis' (that which can be perceived).

imperceptibly

In an imperceptible way, without being noticed.

imperceptiblement

imperceptible change

A change so slight that it will go unnoticed.

changement imperceptible

imperceptible impression

An impression that cannot be accurately grasped or described.

impression imperceptible

perceptible

That which can be perceived, discernible.

perceptible

invisible

That which cannot be seen.

invisible

subtle

That which is fine, delicate, or difficult to detect.

subtil

A minimal change that only the most attentive can notice.

This new design has such imperceptible changes that only an expert would notice.

Ce nouveau design a des changements si imperceptibles que seul un expert le remarquerait.

An event so insignificant that it does not deserve attention.

The noise was so imperceptible that no one paid attention to it.

Le bruit était tellement imperceptible que personne n'y a prêté attention.