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    L'impossibilité (en. The impossibility)

    /lɛ̃pɔsibilite/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Characteristic of what cannot occur.
    The impossibility of realizing this project is evident.
    L'impossibilité de réaliser ce projet est évidente.
    Situation where something cannot be done.
    The impossibility of reaching an agreement caused tensions.
    L'impossibilité de trouver un accord a causé des tensions.
    State of a fact that cannot exist.
    He expressed his astonishment at the impossibility of the matter.
    Il a exprimé son étonnement face à l'impossibilité de la chose.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'impossibilitas', derived from 'impossibilis'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the impossibility of acting
    The inability to take action.
    l'impossibilité d'agir
    to encounter the impossibility
    To face an unachievable situation.
    se heurter à l'impossibilité
    the impossibility of being
    The non-existence of something.
    l'impossibilité de l'être

    Related Words

    possible
    That which can happen or be done.
    possible
    realize
    To implement or accomplish something.
    réaliser
    contradiction
    A statement that cannot be true at the same time.
    contradiction

    Slang Meanings

    It's the journey of an impossible dream.
    Saying that this plan is feasible is a bit of impossibility!
    Dire que ce plan est faisable, c'est un peu l'impossibilité !
    When something is totally unrealistic.
    His idea of a vacation on Mars is a true impossibility.
    Son idée de vacances sur Mars est une vraie impossibilité.