Invraisemblable (en. Unbelievable)

/ɛ̃.vʁɛ.zɛm.bl/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

That which cannot be believed due to its extraordinary nature.

His story was so unbelievable that no one believed him.

Son histoire était tellement invraisemblable que personne ne l'a cru.

That which is at odds with logic or common sense.

The explanation he gave was unbelievable to everyone.

L'explication qu'il a donnée était invraisemblable pour tous.

Events considered impossible or highly improbable.

The coincidences were so unbelievable that they seemed orchestrated.

Les coïncidences étaient tellement invraisemblables qu'elles ont semblé orchestrées.

From Latin 'in' (not) and 'vraisemblable' (which can be believed).

incredible but true

Refers to something that seems unbelievable, yet it is real.

invraisemblable mais vrai

it's unbelievable

Used to express surprise at something unbelievable.

c'est incroyable

breathtaking

Refers to an event or situation so astonishing that it becomes unbelievable.

à couper le souffle

vraisemblable

That which can be believed, probable.

vraisemblable

absurd

That which is contrary to logic and common sense.

absurde

fantastic

Of an unreal, extraordinary character.

fantastique

Epic

His narration was so epic that it became unbelievable.

Sa narration était tellement épique qu'elle en devenait invraisemblable.

Creepy

What he experienced was creepy, almost unbelievable.

Ce qu'il a vécu était flippant, presque invraisemblable.

Outrageous

What he did seems to have surpassed reality; it's unbelievable.

Ce qu'il a fait semble outrepassé la réalité, c'est invraisemblable.