L'impuissance (en. Impotence)

/lɛ̃.pɥi.sɑ̃s/

Synonyms

Slang Meanings

To have one's hands tied
He has his hands tied in this matter, so he feels his powerlessness.
Il a les mains liées dans cette affaire, donc il ressent son impuissance.
To be in a tough spot
In the face of the crisis, many of us feel like we're in a tough spot.
Face à la crise, beaucoup d'entre nous se sentent à la ramasse.