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    L'impossible (en. The impossible)

    /lɛ ɛ̃.pɔ.sibl/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A thing that cannot happen.
    It's a true impossible to solve this problem.
    C'est un véritable l'impossible de résoudre ce problème.
    A state or situation that cannot exist.
    He faced the impossible during his project.
    Il a été confronté à l'impossible lors de son projet.

    Etymology

    The word comes from the prefix 'im-' meaning 'not' and 'possible' which comes from the Latin 'possibilis'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To make the impossible possible
    To do something that was thought to be unachievable.
    rendre l'impossible possible
    To talk about the impossible
    To discuss what cannot be done.
    parler de l'impossible

    Related Words

    possibility
    State of what can happen.
    possibilité
    incapable
    Who cannot do something.
    incapable
    unrealistic
    Who cannot be achieved.
    irréaliste

    Slang Meanings

    A large-scale challenge.
    It's the impossible, but I'm going to try!
    C'est un l'impossible, mais je vais essayer!
    An unrealistic task.
    Trying to convince this group is the impossible.
    Essayer de convaincre ce groupe, c'est l'impossible.