Download
Translate Files
search close
    https://lingvanex.com/translate/ Translate Text https://app.lingvanex.com/ Translate Files

    Inflexible (en. Inflexible)

    [ɛ̃.fle.k.si.bl]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Which does not admit change or concession.
    She is inflexible in her professional decisions.
    Elle est inflexible dans ses décisions professionnelles.
    Rigid and authoritarian character.
    His inflexible attitude created tensions in the team.
    Son attitude inflexible a créé des tensions dans l'équipe.
    Which cannot be modified or altered.
    The safety rules are inflexible and must be followed.
    Les règles de sécurité sont inflexibles et doivent être respectées.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'inflexibilis', from 'in-' not and 'flexibilis' flexible.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    inflexible as a stick
    Refers to a person who is very rigid and not open to change.
    inflexible comme un bâton
    an inflexible position
    A position that remains firm and does not change despite pressure.
    une position inflexible

    Related Words

    flexible
    One who can bend easily, who is adaptable.
    flexible
    rigidity
    Quality of being rigid, not flexible.
    rigidité
    intransigence
    Character of a person who refuses any compromise.
    intransigeance

    Slang Meanings

    To have a steel-like attitude.
    He has a steel-like attitude when it comes to rules.
    Il a une attitude de fer quand il s'agit des règles.
    To be like concrete.
    His decision is like concrete, impossible to change.
    Sa décision est comme du béton, impossible à changer.