Infaillible (en. Infallible)

/ɛ̃.faj.lib/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
One that never makes mistakes.
His sense of direction is infallible.
Son sens de l'orientation est infaillible.
One that cannot fail.
This recipe is infallible for making a cake.
Cette recette est infaillible pour réussir un gâteau.
Absolutely certain, without doubt.
He has an infallible instinct for business.
Il a un infaillible instinct pour les affaires.

Etymology

Comes from the Latin 'infallibilis', meaning 'unable to fail'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

an infallible sense
An exceptional ability to understand or judge.
un sens infaillible
an infallible method
A way of proceeding that guarantees success.
une méthode infaillible

Related Words

infallibility
Quality of being infallible.
infaillibilité
infallibly
In an infallible manner.
infailliblement

Slang Meanings

Refers to something that is certain.
This plan is infallible; you can go for it with your eyes closed.
Ce plan est infaillible, tu peux y aller les yeux fermés.
Used to describe a very reliable person.
She is the infallible ally in our projects.
Elle est l'infaillible alliée dans nos projets.