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    Imperceptibles (en. Imperceptible)

    /ɛ̃.pɛʁ.sɛp.tibl/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    That escapes perception, which is difficult to perceive.
    Climate changes are sometimes imperceptible in the short term.
    Les changements climatiques sont parfois imperceptibles à court terme.
    Extremely small or subtle.
    The imperceptible variations in light make this painting unique.
    Les variations imperceptibles de la lumière rendent ce tableau unique.
    Which does not evoke immediate interest.
    Some details in the film are imperceptible on a first viewing.
    Certains détails dans le film sont imperceptibles lors d'un premier visionnage.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'imperceptibilis', derived from 'imperceptus' which means 'not perceived'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    barely perceptible
    Which can scarcely be perceived.
    à peine perceptible
    in an imperceptible way
    In a way that cannot be perceived.
    de façon imperceptible
    imperceptible variations
    Changes so subtle that they are not immediately noticed.
    variations imperceptibles

    Related Words

    perceptible
    Which can be perceived or noticed.
    perceptible
    imperceptibility
    Characteristic of what is impossible to perceive.
    imperceptibilité

    Slang Meanings

    Difficult to see or understand.
    Changes in his behavior are imperceptible to others.
    Les changements dans son comportement sont imperceptibles pour les autres.
    Very small, almost insignificant.
    His mistake was so imperceptible that no one noticed it.
    Son erreur était tellement imperceptible que personne ne l'a remarquée.