English–French

“unthinkable” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛ̃kɔ̃səvabl/

Example

Je trouve ça inconcevable.

I find that unthinkable.

Illustration for inconcevable (unthinkable)

How to say “unthinkable” in French

“Unthinkable” in French is inconcevable.

A mind facing an event so far outside its frame that it cannot form or accept a clear idea.

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

Example sentences with inconcevable

C'est inconcevable de perdre autant de temps.

It's inconceivable to waste so much time.

Tips for using inconcevable

  • Inconcevable is more formal or emphatic than incroyable in everyday speech, while je n'arrive pas à y croire sounds more conversational.

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