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    Incapables (en. Incapable)

    [ɛ̃.kɑ.ɣabl]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Who does not have the capacity to do or act.
    These children are incapable of understanding the situation.
    Ces enfants sont incapables de comprendre la situation.
    Who cannot fulfill a function or task.
    He feels incapable of completing this work without help.
    Il se sent incapable d'accomplir ce travail sans aide.
    Demonstrates a lack of competence or judgment.
    The decision-makers were unable to find a solution.
    Les décideurs étaient incapables de trouver une solution.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'incapabilis', meaning 'not capable'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be incapable of
    Not having the ability to do something.
    être incapable de
    unable to defend oneself
    Not being able to protect or defend oneself.
    incapable de se défendre
    incapable of deciding
    Struggling to make a decision.
    incapable de décider

    Related Words

    incapacity
    Lack of ability or aptitude.
    incapacité
    incompetence
    State of being unfit or incapable.
    inaptitude
    helplessness
    State of being unable to act or influence.
    impuissance

    Slang Meanings

    Gamer who does not manage the game well.
    This player is really incapable; he doesn't know how to aim.
    Ce joueur est vraiment incapable, il ne sait pas viser.
    Person who fails in their attempts.
    He messed up again, a real incapable!
    Il s'est encore planté, un vrai incapable !