French word

inséparable

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛ̃sepaʁabl/

Meaning

  • adjectiveinseparable

Example

Ils sont inséparables, ils ne se quittent jamais.

They are inseparable; they never leave each other's side.

Illustration for inséparable (inseparable)

More examples

Les jumeaux sont inséparables depuis la naissance.

The twins have been inseparable since birth.

Core concept

A close pair that stays together and is not easily separated.

Common phrases

  • frères inséparables

    inseparable brothers

  • complices inséparables

    inseparable friends

  • un duo inséparable

    inseparable duo

Similar words

proche: Near in space or feelings and warmly involved with one another.
complice: Closely attuned to each other's thoughts and actions and ready to help.
intime: Close enough to share one's inner thoughts and feelings with deep trust.
attaché: Feeling a strong personal bond and not wanting to be apart from someone.

Definition in French

Qui ne peut pas être séparé d'une autre personne ou d'une chose; qui reste toujours auprès de quelqu'un ou de quelque chose.

Word origin

French inséparable comes from Latin inseparabilis, formed from in- meaning 'not' and separare meaning 'to separate'.

Usage tips

  • The adjective agrees in number as inséparable or inséparables, while its pronunciation stays the same in both forms.

Other meanings

  • closeadjective

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