French Conversation · Level 43
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French word
incohérence
Pronunciation
IPA/ɛ̃koeʁɑ̃s/
Meaning
- feminine nouninconsistency
Example
Il y a une incohérence dans ton histoire.
There is an inconsistency in your story.
More examples
On a repéré une incohérence dans les dates du planning.
We detected an inconsistency in the dates on the schedule.
Core concept
A chain of ideas with a broken link between its parts.
Common phrases
une incohérence entre les explications
an inconsistency between the explanations
repérer une incohérence
detect an inconsistency
éviter les incohérences
avoid inconsistencies
Similar words
contradiction: A conflict between two statements that means both cannot be true.
erreur: An incorrect statement of fact or a mistaken judgment.
décalage: A mismatch caused by differences in timing or circumstances.
Definition in French
Absence d'accord logique ou factuel entre plusieurs éléments d'un discours, d'un récit ou d'une situation.
Word origin
The noun is formed from French cohérence with in-, a negative prefix inherited from Latin, giving the sense of failed coherence.
Usage tips
- Incohérence is formal and common in writing, while everyday speech often uses ça ne tient pas for the same problem.
Other meanings
- contradictionnoun
- discrepancynoun
Opposites
- cohérencecoherencenoun
Related words
- incohérentinconsistentadjective