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    Invisibles (en. Invisible)

    [ɛ̃vizibl]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    That cannot be perceived by sight.
    These creatures are invisible to the eyes of humans.
    Ces créatures sont invisibles aux yeux des humains.
    That is secret or difficult to detect.
    There are invisible injustices in our society.
    Il existe des injustices invisibles dans notre société.
    That leaves no apparent trace.
    The effect of his work is often invisible.
    L'éffet de son travail est souvent invisible.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'invisibilis', composed of 'in-' and 'visibilis'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    see the invisible
    To be able to perceive what is not obvious.
    voir l'invisible
    the art of the invisible
    The ability to make something imperceptible or discreet.
    l'art de l'invisible
    invisible wounds
    Emotional suffering that is not apparent.
    des blessures invisibles

    Related Words

    invisibility
    The state of being invisible.
    invisibilité
    invisible
    That cannot be seen.
    invisible
    visibility
    The quality of being visible.
    visibilité

    Slang Meanings

    Stay under the radar
    He likes to remain invisible and not attract attention.
    Il aime rester invisible et ne pas attirer l'attention.
    Erase one's tracks
    She made her activities invisible to avoid problems.
    Elle a rendu ses activités invisibles pour éviter les problèmes.