Insignifiant (en. Insignificant)

/ɛ̃.si.ɲi.fjɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Which has no meaning or importance.
His comment was completely insignificant.
Son commentaire était tout à fait insignifiant.
Which does not deserve attention.
Insignificant details should not distract us.
Les détails insignifiants ne devraient pas nous distraire.
Which is negligible or without consequence.
This amount is insignificant compared to the total sum.
Ce montant est insignifiant par rapport à la somme totale.

Etymology

From Latin 'insignificans', derived from 'insignificare', which means 'to not signify'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

insignificant in the grand scheme of things
An element that has no importance in the broader context.
insignifiant dans le grand schéma des choses
perform an insignificant task
Completing a task considered to be of little importance.
effectuer une tâche insignifiante
make insignificant comments
Making remarks that add nothing of value.
faire des commentaires insignifiants

Related Words

significant
Which has meaning or importance.
signifiant
inconsequential
Which has no notable consequences.
inconséquent
insignificance
The state or quality of being insignificant.
insignifiance

Slang Meanings

Not serious
Don't worry, it's not serious, it's insignificant.
Ne t'inquiète pas, c'est pas grave, c'est insignifiant.
Not important
It's just an unimportant detail.
C'est juste un détail pas important.