Insensible (en. Insensitive)

/ɛ̃.sɑ̃.sibl/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Someone who does not feel or show emotions.

He remains indifferent in the face of the suffering of others.

Il reste insensible face à la souffrance des autres.

Someone who does not react to external stimuli.

After the accident, he was insensitive to pain.

Après l'accident, il était insensible à la douleur.

Someone who is indifferent or apathetic.

She is often perceived as insensitive to criticism.

Elle est souvent perçue comme insensible à la critique.

From Latin 'insensibilis', composed of 'in-' and 'sensibilis'.

to be insensitive to something

To not take something into account or to not be affected by something.

être insensible à quelque chose

insensitive to pain

To not feel pain.

insensible à la douleur

insensitivity

State of being insensitive or indifferent.

insensibilité

sensitivity

Ability to feel emotions.

sensibilité

insensitive to happiness

Not feeling joy or happiness.

insensible au bonheur

Casual in emotional situations.

He is so insensitive that he even laughs at funerals.

Il est tellement insensible qu'il rigole même aux enterrements.

Someone who ignores the feelings of others.

Don't be insensitive like him, show some empathy.

Ne sois pas insensible comme lui, montre un peu d'empathie.