French word

incompatible

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛ̃kɔ̃patibl/

Meaning

  • adjectiveincompatible

Example

Nos caractères sont incompatibles.

Our personalities are incompatible.

Illustration for incompatible (incompatible)

More examples

Le logiciel est incompatible avec mon ordinateur.

The software is incompatible with my computer.

Core concept

Two things that cannot fit into the same peaceful arrangement.

Common phrases

  • incompatible avec

    incompatible with

Similar words

différent: Different in nature or characteristics.
opposé: Holding directly opposing positions or views.
contradictoire: Expressing ideas or statements that contradict each other.

Definition in French

Qui ne peut pas s'accorder ni vivre en harmonie avec autre chose, que ce soit des idées, des caractères ou des éléments concrets.

Word origin

French incompatible comes from Latin incompatibilis, formed with the negative prefix in- and compatibilis, meaning able to coexist.

Usage tips

  • The usual construction is incompatible avec, as in incompatible avec ses principes.

Opposites

Related words

  • incompatibilitéincompatibilitynoun

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