Insignifiantes (en. Insignificant)

/ɛ̃.si.ɲi.fjɑ̃t/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
That which is without meaning, without value.
The insignificant details of his speech did not capture the audience's attention.
Les détails insignifiants de son discours n'ont pas retenu l'attention de l'auditoire.
That which does not deserve to be taken into consideration.
He made insignificant decisions that had no impact on the project.
Il a pris des décisions insignifiantes qui n'ont eu aucun impact sur le projet.
That which presents no interest.
These comments are insignificant and only muddle the debate.
Ces commentaires sont insignifiants et ne font qu'embrouiller le débat.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'insignificans', from 'in-' and 'significans' (signifying).

Common Phrases and Expressions

insignificant details
elements without importance
des détails insignifiants
an insignificant event
a fact without meaning
un événement insignifiant
to make insignificant remarks
to make uninteresting comments
faire des remarques insignifiantes

Related Words

insignificant
That which has no importance.
insignifiant
to signify
To have a meaning or sense.
signifier
importance
Degree of value or interest.
importance

Slang Meanings

Something of little importance in the conversation.
This topic is just an insignificant detail.
Ce sujet est juste un détail insignifiant.
A joke or remark that has no value.
His remark was completely insignificant.
Sa remarque était complètement insignifiante.