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    Insupportables (en. Unbearable)

    [ɛ̃sy.puʁtabl]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Causing excessive suffering or irritation.
    The incessant noise from the construction was unbearable.
    Les bruits incessants des travaux étaient insupportables.
    Exceeding the limits of what can be accepted.
    This situation is becoming unbearable for everyone.
    Cette situation devient insupportable pour tout le monde.
    Referring to a person whose behavior is intolerable.
    He can be unbearable at times in his criticism.
    Il est parfois insupportable dans ses critiques.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'insupportabilis', composed of 'in-' (without) and 'supportare' (to support).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    unbearable situation
    A situation that can no longer be tolerated.
    situation insupportable
    to endure the unbearable
    To face extreme difficulties or irritating behaviors.
    supporter l'insupportable

    Related Words

    bearable
    That can be supported, endured.
    supportable
    intolerable
    That cannot be accepted.
    intolérable

    Slang Meanings

    A really painful situation.
    This heat is completely unbearable!
    Cette chaleur est complètement insupportable!
    An exaggerated behavior that irritates.
    His character can be very unbearable at times.
    Son caractère peut être très insupportable parfois.