French Conversation · Level 48
74 words
French word
impur
Pronunciation
IPA/ɛ̃pyʁ/
Meaning
- adjectiveimpure
Example
Cette eau est impure.
This water is impure.
More examples
On a trouvé de l'eau impure après la tempête.
We found impure water after the storm.
Core concept
A clear surface spoiled by contamination, or a character stained by wrongdoing.
Common phrases
eau impure
impure water
air impur
impure air
Similar words
sale: Covered with visible dirt or grime.
pollué: Containing harmful substances, especially in air or water.
contaminé: Polluted by bacteria, chemicals, or other contaminating agents.
souillé: Stained or tainted in a way that damages dignity or purity.
Definition in French
Qui contient des impuretés physiques ou qui manque de pureté morale dans le comportement.
Word origin
French impur continues Old French usage from Latin impurus, a formation combining in- for negation with purus, 'pure'.
Usage tips
- Applied to a person's character, impur sounds formal and strongly condemnatory rather than casual.