Inévitables (en. Inevitable)

/inevitabl/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
That which must occur, that cannot be avoided.
Climate changes are inevitable.
Les changements climatiques sont inévitables.
That which is unavoidable in a given context.
There are inevitable truths in this situation.
Il y a des vérités inévitables dans cette situation.
That which is certain to happen.
Death is an inevitable phenomenon.
La mort est un phénomène inévitable.

Etymology

From Latin 'inevitabilis', composed of 'in-' and 'evitare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

ineluctably
In an unavoidable manner.
inéluctablement
unavoidable deadline
A term or date that nothing can change.
échéance inévitable
inevitable consequences
Outcomes that cannot be avoided.
conséquences inévitables

Related Words

avoidance
Action of avoiding something.
évitement
fatalism
Doctrine that everything is predetermined.
fatalisme
fatal
That leads to death or fatal consequences.
fatal

Slang Meanings

For sure
It’s certain, it’s inevitable, it will happen for sure.
C'est sûr, c'est inévitable, ça arrivera à coup sûr.