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    Invulnéra­ble (en. Invulnerable­​)

    /ɛ̃.vyl.ne.ʁabl/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Refers to something or someone that is protected against wounds or attacks.
    The hero seemed invulnerable in the face of danger.
    Le héros semblait invulné­ra­ble face aux dangers.
    Also used in a figurative sense to refer to a person who is insensitive to criticism.
    She is invulnerable to the gossip of others.
    Elle est invulné­ra­ble à la médisance des autres.
    In medicine, this can refer to extreme resistance to certain diseases.
    This vaccine makes individuals nearly invulnerable to infection.
    Ce vaccin rend les individus presque invulné­ra­bles à l'infection.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'invulnerabilis', from 'in-' (not) and 'vulnerabilis' (susceptible to being wounded).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    feeling of invulnerability
    The sensation of being protected or out of danger.
    sentiment d'invulnéra­bilité
    invulnerable to criticism
    Incapable of being affected by criticism.
    invulnéra­ble à la critique
    invulnerability
    The quality of being invulnerable.
    invulnéra­blité

    Related Words

    vulnerable
    Who can be hurt or affected.
    vulnérable
    protection
    The action of protecting someone or something.
    protection
    immunity
    Resistance of an organism to an infection or disease.
    immunité

    Slang Meanings

    Being straightforward
    He feels invulnerable, he fears nothing.
    Il se sent invulné­ra­ble, il ne craint rien.
    Stiff as a board
    After this experience, he became stiff as a board and invulnerable.
    Après cette expérience, il est devenu raide comme un piquet et invulné­ra­ble.