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    Indicible (en. Unspeakable)

    /ɛ̃.di.sibl/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    That which is impossible to describe or express.
    The beauty of this landscape is indescribable.
    La beauté de ce paysage est indicible.
    That which goes beyond the limits of verbal expression.
    She felt indescribable pain after the loss of her friend.
    Elle éprouvait une douleur indicible après la perte de son ami.
    That which cannot be defined or limited by language.
    The indescribable mystery of life often remains misunderstood.
    L'indicible mystère de la vie reste souvent incompris.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'indīcibilis', composed of 'in-' (negation) and 'dīcere' (to say).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the indescribable suffering
    A suffering so intense that it cannot be described.
    l'indicible souffrance
    an indescribable happiness
    A happiness so great that it exceeds expression.
    un indicible bonheur
    the indescribable beauty
    A beauty that cannot be fully expressed in words.
    la beauté indicible

    Related Words

    indiscreet
    That which does not keep secrets.
    indiscret
    invisible
    That which cannot be seen.
    invisible
    indispensable
    That which is essential or necessary.
    indispensable

    Slang Meanings

    Situations or emotions too intense to be described.
    This party had an indescribable atmosphere.
    Cette fête avait une ambiance indicible.