English–French

“indescribable” in French

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛ̃disibl/

Example

Sa joie était indicible.

Her joy was indescribable.

Illustration for indicible (indescribable)

How to say “indescribable” in French

“Indescribable” in French is indicible.

A powerful feeling that stays beyond the reach of spoken language.

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

Example sentences with indicible

Je suis submergé par une émotion indicible.

I am overwhelmed by an inexpressible emotion.

Tips for using indicible

  • Indicible is more literary or formal than everyday phrases such as je n'arrive pas à l'exprimer.

Other French words for “indescribable”

Sa joie était indescriptible.

His joy was indescribable.

La beauté du paysage est indéfinissable.

The beauty of the landscape is indescribable.

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