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    Supportable (en. Bearable)

    [sy.pɔʁ.ta.bl]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    That which can be endured, not exceeding a certain threshold of tolerance.
    This noise level is bearable.
    Ce niveau de bruit est supportable.
    Refers to a situation or burden that can be managed without too much difficulty.
    The pressure at work has become manageable since the team change.
    La pression au travail est devenue supportable depuis le changement d'équipe.
    That which is not unbearable, remaining within the limits of what is tolerable.
    Despite the challenges, the situation remains bearable.
    Malgré les défis, la situation reste supportable.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'supporter' with the suffix '-able' indicating capacity.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a manageable stress
    A level of stress that can be managed.
    un stress supportable
    a bearable pain
    A pain that can be tolerated without too much suffering.
    une douleur supportable
    a tolerable situation
    A situation that is not too difficult to endure.
    une situation supportable

    Related Words

    to support
    To support something, to tolerate it.
    supporter
    to sustain
    To keep something in place or in a stable condition.
    soutenir
    to tolerate
    To accept something unpleasant without reacting to it.
    tolérer

    Slang Meanings

    It's not the end of the world.
    This class is long, but it's not the end of the world.
    Ce cours est long, mais c'est pas la mort.
    Just deal with it.
    The situation is not great, but just deal with it.
    La situation est pas terrible, mais juste fais avec.