English–French

“futility” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/inytilite/

Example

Je sens l'inutilité de mes efforts.

I feel the futility of my efforts.

Illustration for inutilité (futility)

How to say “futility” in French

“Futility” in French is inutilité.

A road that leads nowhere, leaving effort or an object with no practical use.

Full entry for inutilité: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with inutilité

On se rend parfois compte de l'inutilité d'une tâche.

Sometimes you realize the futility of a task.

Tips for using inutilité

  • Inutilité is an abstract, formal noun, while everyday French more often uses c'est inutile or ça ne sert à rien.

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