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    L'immobilité (en. Stillness)

    /lɛ̃.mɔ.bi.li.te/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    State of a person or thing that does not move.
    The stillness of the statue in the middle of the square was impressive.
    L'immobilité de la statue au milieu de la place était impressionnante.
    Absence of movement in a given context.
    The stillness of traffic during rush hour can be frustrating.
    L'immobilité du trafic durant les heures de pointe peut être frustrante.
    Stable and fixed nature of a situation.
    In this negotiation, the stillness of the parties delayed progress.
    Dans cette négociation, l'immobilité des parties a retardé les progrès.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'immobilitas', derived from 'immobilis', meaning 'that does not move'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    absolute stillness
    A state without any movement or change.
    l'immobilité absolue
    to be in a state of stillness
    To be in a position of lack of movement.
    être dans l'immobilité
    relative stillness
    A state of stillness in relation to another movement.
    immobilité relative

    Related Words

    immobile
    One who cannot or should not move.
    immobile
    to immobilize
    To make something or someone immobile.
    immobiliser
    mobility
    Ability to move or change position.
    mobilité

    Slang Meanings

    To be stuck
    Since the snow fell, I've been stuck at home, in complete stillness.
    Depuis que la neige est tombée, je suis coincé à la maison, en pleine immobilité.
    To have one's ankles in concrete
    After sitting in front of the TV for so long, I feel like I have my ankles in concrete because of this stillness.
    À force de rester devant la télé, j'ai l'impression d'avoir les chevilles dans le béton à cause de cette immobilité.