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    Intolérable (en. Intolerable)

    /ɛ̃.tɔ.le.ʁabl/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    That which cannot be accepted or tolerated.
    Acts of violence are intolerable.
    Les actes de violence sont intolérables.
    Refers to an excessive and unacceptable situation or behavior.
    He displayed intolerable arrogance.
    Il a fait preuve d'une intolérable arrogance.
    That which exceeds the limits of tolerance.
    What he said was simply intolerable.
    Ce qu'il a dit était tout simplement intolérable.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'intolerabilis', composed of the prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' and 'tolerabilis' which means 'that which is possible to tolerate'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    it's intolerable!
    expresses outrage at a situation.
    c'est intolérable !
    an intolerable attitude
    refers to unacceptable behavior.
    une attitude intolérable
    intolerable reaction
    indicates an excessively negative response.
    réaction intolérable

    Related Words

    tolerance
    Willingness to accept opinions or behaviors different from one's own.
    tolérance
    insufferable
    That which cannot be endured, insufferable.
    insupportable
    arrogance
    Behavior of someone who considers themselves superior to others.
    arrogance

    Slang Meanings

    Too strong
    Her reaction was too strong; it was intolerable.
    Sa réaction était trop forte, c'était intolérable.
    Out of the question
    His behavior? Out of the question; it was intolerable.
    Son comportement ? Hors de question, c'était intolérable.