French Conversation · Level 61
71 words
French word
inapte
Pronunciation
IPA/inapt/
Meaning
- adjectiveunfit
Example
Ce candidat est inapte au poste.
This candidate is unfit for the position.
More examples
Elle se sent inapte à assumer ce rôle.
She feels unfit to take on this role.
Core concept
A tool or person that cannot properly meet a role's demands.
Common phrases
se sentir inapte à
feel unfit to ___
inapte pour le poste
unfit for the position
Similar words
incapable: Lacking the ability or capacity needed to carry something out.
incompétent: Lacking the skills or knowledge required to do a job effectively.
Definition in French
Qui ne convient pas pour exercer une fonction, occuper un poste ou accomplir une tâche en raison d'un défaut d'aptitude ou de qualification.
Word origin
The adjective inapte is a learned French formation from Latin inaptus, combining in- 'not' with aptus 'fitted' or 'suitable'.
Usage tips
- Inapte is relatively formal; everyday French often uses pas fait pour or ça ne lui convient pas instead.
Other meanings
- unqualifiedadjective
- unsuitableadjective
Opposites
- aptefitadjective
Related words
- inaptitudeunfitnessnoun