French Conversation · Level 55
73 words
French word
repérable
Pronunciation
IPA/ʁəpeʁabl/
Meaning
- adjectivelocatable
Example
Ce lieu est repérable sur la carte.
This place can be located on the map.
More examples
Un point lumineux est repérable même de loin.
A luminous point is detectable even from far away.
Core concept
A visible clue that makes a person, place, or object stand out for identification.
Common phrases
repérable à l'œil nu
detectable to the naked eye
facilement repérable
easily detectable
repérable à distance
detectable from a distance
Similar words
visible: Able to be seen and confirmed with the naked eye.
reconnaissable: Able to be recognized from appearance or distinctive features.
identifiable: Able to have an identity or nature determined from clues or features.
localisable: Able to have a location determined from maps or surrounding clues.
Definition in French
Qui est identifiable par des signes distinctifs ou des repères perceptibles.
Word origin
Repérable is formed from French repérer, to locate or identify, which is based on repère, a reference mark, with the suffix -able.
Usage tips
- Repérable means identifiable or detectable, whereas English 'repairable' corresponds to French réparable.