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    Implacable (en. Implacable)

    /ɛ̃.pla.kabl/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Who cannot be appeased, who is relentless in their feelings.
    His resentment was relentless.
    Son ressentiment était implacable.
    Who cannot be changed or stopped, often referring to an event.
    The storm was unrelenting, causing massive destruction.
    La tempête était implacable, causant des destructions massives.
    Who exercises severe repression or judgment without mercy.
    The judge was unyielding in his decisions.
    Le juge était implacable dans ses décisions.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'implacabilis', derived from 'implacare' meaning 'to appease'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    an unyielding opponent
    An enemy who never forgives.
    un adversaire implacable
    an unrelenting anger
    An anger that cannot be calmed.
    une colère implacable
    an implacable gaze
    A gaze that expresses unwavering determination.
    un regard implacable

    Related Words

    placable
    Who can be appeased or reconciled.
    placable
    inexorable
    Who cannot be diverted from their decisions.
    inexorable

    Slang Meanings

    Hard as stone
    He has a heart as unyielding as stone.
    Il a un cœur implacable, tout comme une pierre.
    Merciless
    His behavior was relentless, without mercy for his opponents.
    Son comportement était implacable, sans pitié pour ses adversaires.