Innombrable (en. Innumerable)

/i.nɔ̃.bʁabl/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Refers to a number so great that it is impossible to count.

There are an immeasurable number of stars in the sky.

Il y a un nombre innombrable d'étoiles dans le ciel.

Refers to things or people that cannot be precisely assessed.

She received immeasurable messages during the night.

Elle a reçu des messages innombrables pendant la nuit.

Refers to frequent and varied events or situations.

The reasons for her departure were immeasurable.

Les raisons de son départ étaient innombrables.

Derived from the prefix 'in-' and the word 'measurable', which comes from the verb 'to measure'.

immeasurable choices

A multitude of options.

innombrable de choix

immeasurable complaints

A large number of claims.

innombrable de plaintes

number

A mathematical concept representing a quantity.

nombre

countable

Refers to a set that can be matched with natural numbers.

dénombrable

Too numerous to be counted.

There are countless rumors circulating about this story.

Il y a des innombrables potins qui circulent à propos de cette histoire.

In large quantity or very frequent.

You see countless cars on this road.

On voit innombrable de voitures sur cette route.