Incomplète (en. Incomplete)
[ɛ̃.kɔ̃.plɛt]
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Not finished or missing a part.
His project has remained incomplete for months.
Son projet reste incomplet depuis des mois.
Cannot be considered as a whole.
This analysis is incomplete without all the data.
Cette analyse est incomplète sans l'ensemble des données.
In terms of skills, refers to a person who does not have all the necessary qualifications.
He is recognized as incomplete in the execution of his task.
Il est reconnu comme incomplet dans la réalisation de sa tâche.
Etymology
From the prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' and 'complete' from Latin 'completus'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
incomplete but sincere
Refers to work that, although unfinished, is done with honesty.
incomplet mais sincère
to make an incomplete report
To produce a report that does not cover all necessary information.
faire un rapport incomplet
Related Words
complete
Which is whole, without lack.
complète
whole
Which includes all parts or elements.
complet
Slang Meanings
State of a project that is behind schedule.
This file is incomplete and no one knows its status.
Ce dossier est incomplet et personne ne sait où il en est.
A person who never finishes what they start.
She is always in incomplete mode, nothing is ever finished at her place.
Elle est toujours en mode incomplet, rien n’est jamais terminé chez elle.