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    Impossible (en. Impossible)

    /ɛ̃.pɔ.sibl/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    That which cannot be done, which is out of reach.
    It is impossible to fly without wings.
    C'est impossible de voler sans ailes.
    One who seeks to achieve something unrealistic.
    His dream of being an astronaut seemed impossible.
    Son rêve d'être astronaute semblait impossible.
    That which cannot be reached or obtained.
    Obtaining that information is simply impossible.
    Obtenir cette information est tout simplement impossible.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'impossibilis', composed of 'in-' (negation) and 'possibilis' (possible).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Nothing is impossible.
    Anything can be achieved with determination.
    Il n'y a rien d'impossible
    It's hard to believe.
    It's difficult to accept or admit.
    C'est impossible à croire
    Nothing is impossible.
    With enough effort, anything can be accomplished.
    Rien n'est impossible

    Related Words

    possibility
    State of being possible, capacity to occur.
    possibilité
    impossibility
    State of that which is impossible.
    impossibilité
    possible
    That which can occur, that is not excluded.
    possible

    Slang Meanings

    It's dead.
    Asking for a millionaire's salary for this position? It's dead!
    Demander un salaire de millionnaire pour ce poste ? C'est mort !
    No way.
    Finding a parking spot here? No way!
    Trouver une place de parking ici ? Pas moyen !
    Never in life.
    Getting home before midnight? Never in life!
    Rentrer avant minuit ? Jamais de la vie !