Incomplet (en. Incomplete)

/ɛ̃.kɔ̃.ple/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
That which is not whole, lacking certain elements.
This report is incomplete and requires additional information.
Ce rapport est incomplet et nécessite des informations supplémentaires.
That which is not sufficient.
The documentation provided is incomplete for understanding the project.
La documentation fournie est incomplète pour comprendre le projet.
That which has not reached its goal or final objective.
The work he submitted is incomplete and does not meet the requirements.
Le travail qu'il a remis est incomplet et ne répond pas aux exigences.

Etymology

From Old French 'incomplet', composed of the prefix 'in-' and the Latin 'completus', the past participle of 'complere', meaning 'to fill'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

incomplete insurance
Coverage that does not protect against all risks.
assurance incomplète
incomplete training
Learning that is not finished.
formation incomplète
incomplete file
A set of documents that lacks necessary information.
dossier incomplet

Related Words

complete
That which is whole, without missing parts.
complet
finished
That which is finished, with nothing left to add.
achevé
finalize
To finish something, to give it its final form.
finaliser

Slang Meanings

Refers to a lack of preparation.
His presentation was a bit incomplete; he didn't prepare well.
Son exposé était un peu incomplet, il n'a pas bien bossé.
Used to describe an insufficient response or performance.
His work is incomplete, as usual.
Son travail est incomplet, comme d'habitude.