Indéfiniment (en. Indefinitely)
/ɛ̃.de.fi.ni.mɑ̃/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adverb
Indefinitely, without limitation.
He can stay here indefinitely without getting bored.
Il peut rester ici indéfiniment sans se lasser.
For an indefinite duration.
We have suspended the event indefinitely.
Nous avons suspendu l'événement indéfiniment.
To an unlimited extent.
The possibilities are infinitely varied.
Les possibilités sont indéfiniment variées.
Etymology
Formed from the prefix 'in-' (non) and the word 'define'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
indefinitely beautiful
Of unparalleled, eternal beauty.
indéfiniment beau
indefinitely larger
To an unlimited extent, vastly superior.
indéfiniment plus grand
wait indefinitely
Waiting without knowing when it will end.
attendre indéfiniment
Related Words
indefinite
Which has no precise limits.
indéfini
define
To set the limits or characteristics of something.
définir
infinite
Without limits, eternal.
infini
Slang Meanings
Beyond all measure.
This party was infinitely crazy!
Cette fête était indéfiniment folle!
Forever, without stopping.
I love you indefinitely!
Je t'aime indéfiniment!