English–French

“unforgiving” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛ̃plakabl/

Example

Le juge est implacable.

The judge is unforgiving.

Illustration for implacable (unforgiving)

How to say “unforgiving” in French

“Unforgiving” in French is implacable.

A will that stays hard and unmoved when pressure or pleas seek mercy.

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

Example sentences with implacable

Mon ancien patron était implacable sur les délais.

My former boss was ruthless about deadlines.

Tips for using implacable

  • Implacable is a strong, formal word in French and can sound excessive in casual speech about an ordinary disagreement.

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