Inséparable (en. Inseparable)
[ɛ̃.se.paʁ.abʁ]
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Qualifies two or more elements that are so closely linked that they cannot be separated.
They have been inseparable since childhood.
Ils sont inséparables depuis leur enfance.
Refers to a very strong relationship between people.
Their friendship is truly inseparable.
Leur amitié est vraiment inséparable.
Refers to objects that are linked in a way that prevents their separation.
These puzzle pieces are inseparable.
Ces pièces de puzzle sont inséparables.
Etymology
From the Latin 'inseparabilis', composed of 'in-' and 'separabilis'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
inseparable friends
A very strong friendship where friends are always together.
des amis inséparables
an inseparable couple
A couple that spends all their time together.
un couple inséparable
to be inseparable from someone
To be very close to someone to the point of never separating.
être inséparable de quelqu'un
Related Words
separate
Action of distancing or breaking a union.
séparer
association
State of being together or collaborating.
association
connection
Link between two entities.
connexion
Slang Meanings
A very united duo.
Those two are really an inseparable duo.
Eux deux, c'est vraiment un duo inséparable.
Friends who do everything together.
Those two, they are inseparable; you see them everywhere together.
Ces deux-là, ils sont inséparables, on les voit partout ensemble.