Indomptable (en. Indomitable)
/ɛ̃.dɔ̃.tɑ̃.bl/
Meaning & Definition
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adjective
Said of a person or an animal that cannot be subdued.
This indomitable horse refuses to be ridden.
Ce cheval indomptable refuse de se laisser monter.
Said of something that cannot be mastered or controlled.
Her indomitable spirit has always driven her to seek adventure.
Son esprit indomptable l'a toujours poussé à rechercher l'aventure.
Referring to a will or character that is very strong and resists pressure.
She has an indomitable character that impresses everyone.
Elle a un caractère indomptable qui impressionne tout le monde.
Etymology
From Latin 'indomptabilis', from 'in-' and 'domptare' which means to master.
Common Phrases and Expressions
an indomitable spirit
A very strong and irrepressible will.
un esprit indomptable
an indomitable heart
A passion or love that cannot be dominated.
un cœur indomptable
Related Words
tamable
That can be mastered.
domptable
wild
That lives in a natural state, without domestication.
sauvage
rebellious
That refuses to obey or submit.
rebelle
Slang Meanings
Someone who rebels against norms.
He is seen as an indomitable in his group of friends.
Il est vu comme un indomptable dans son groupe d'amis.
A person who cannot be changed.
She is indomitable, no matter how much effort you put in.
Elle est indomptable, peu importe les efforts que tu mets.