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    Inextinguible (en. Unquenchable)

    /ɛ.nɛk.stɛ̃.ɡibl/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    That cannot be extinguished, speaking of a fire, a passion.
    His love for music was inextinguishable.
    Son amour pour la musique était inextinguible.
    That is indefatigable, constant.
    His will to succeed is inextinguishable.
    Sa volonté de réussir est inextinguible.
    That cannot be disillusioned, speaking of a hope.
    The hope for peace was inextinguishable.
    L'espoir de paix était inextinguible.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'inextinguibilis', composed of 'in-' (negation) and 'extinguere' (to extinguish).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    inextinguishable passion
    A passion that never goes out.
    passion inextinguible
    inextinguishable spirit
    A spirit that never loses its energy.
    esprit inextinguible
    inextinguishable flame
    A flame that cannot be extinguished, symbolizing a vivid joy or determination.
    flamme inextinguible

    Related Words

    inexhaustible
    Which cannot be exhausted, which is abundant.
    inépuisable
    perpetual
    Which lasts forever, without end.
    perpétuel
    indomitable
    Which cannot be subdued or controlled.
    indomptable

    Slang Meanings

    A passion so strong that it surpasses limits.
    His determination to play is inextinguishable, even after years.
    Sa détermination à jouer est inextinguible, même après des années.
    A situation or feeling that cannot be stifled.
    The energy of the crowd was inextinguishable during the concert.
    L'énergie de la foule était inextinguible pendant le concert.