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    Palpable (en. Palpable)

    [palpabl]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    That can be touched or physically felt.
    The tension in the room was palpable.
    La tension dans la pièce était palpable.
    Evident, clear, that cannot be ignored.
    There was a palpable joy during the celebration.
    Il y avait une joie palpable lors de la célébration.
    That manifests strongly and obviously.
    His disappointment was palpable after the announcement.
    Sa déception était palpable après l'annonce.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'palpabilis', derived from 'palpare', which means to touch.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    palpable tension
    A feeling of tension that is clearly perceptible.
    tension palpable
    palpable joy
    A joy that is strongly felt in the atmosphere.
    joie palpable
    palpable absence
    An absence that is strongly felt.
    absence palpable

    Related Words

    palpation
    Action of touching to examine a part of the body.
    palpation
    palpage
    Action of palpating, generally in a medical context.
    palpage
    palpeur
    Instrument used for palpation.
    palpeur

    Slang Meanings

    Evident
    The discomfort in his speech was palpable; you could feel it.
    La gène dans son discours était palpable, tu pouvais le sentir.
    Difficult to ignore
    His boredom was palpable during the meeting.
    Son ennui était palpable pendant la réunion.