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    Impuissant (en. Powerless)

    /ɛ̃.pɥɥi.sɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Someone who feels devoid of strength or authority.
    He felt powerless in the face of the situation.
    Il se sentait impuissant face à la situation.
    Someone who is unable to act or do something.
    The law seems powerless against this injustice.
    La loi semble impuissante contre cette injustice.
    Someone who does not produce effect or result.
    His efforts were powerless to change things.
    Ses efforts étaient impuissants à changer les choses.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'impotens', 'impuissant', formed from 'potens' meaning 'powerful'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be helpless in the face of something
    To be unable to react to a situation.
    être impuissant devant quelque chose
    helpless and sad
    The state of someone who feels deep despair.
    impuissant et triste
    to feel powerless
    To feel a lack of influence or control.
    se sentir impuissant

    Related Words

    impotent
    Someone who is unable to act, often used in a medical context.
    impotent
    power
    The ability to act or influence something.
    pouvoir
    force
    Energy or power to act.
    force

    Slang Meanings

    Out of touch
    He is completely out of touch in this matter.
    Il est complètement à la ramasse dans cette affaire.
    Without strength
    He is without strength in this discussion.
    Il est sans carde dans cette discussion.