French Conversation · Level 71
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French word
imputable
Pronunciation
IPA/ɛ̃pytabl/
Meaning
- adjectiveattributable
Example
Les problèmes sont imputables à une mauvaise gestion.
The problems are attributable to poor management.
More examples
Cette erreur est imputable à un oubli.
This error is attributable to an oversight.
Core concept
An effect connected to the source that can be held responsible for it.
Common phrases
imputable à un oubli
attributable to an oversight
imputable à un manque d'attention
attributable to a lack of attention
imputable à une erreur de calcul
attributable to a calculation error
Similar words
responsable: Regarded as the cause of an event or problem.
dû: Recognized as resulting from a particular cause.
attribuable: Able to be attributed to a particular cause.
Definition in French
Indique qu'une action, une faute ou un effet peut être mis au compte d'une cause, d'une personne ou d'une circonstance
Word origin
The adjective imputable was formed from French imputer, itself inherited from Latin imputare, a verb for charging or assigning something to someone.
Usage tips
- French uses imputable à, not imputable de, to introduce the person, cause, or circumstance receiving the attribution.
Related words
- imputerattributeverb
- imputationattributionnoun