l’imperceptible
imperceptible
Qui est si petit ou si léger qu’on ne peut pas le remarquer ou le sentir.
Definition & meaning
Imperceptible means imperceptible, unnoticeable, or barely detectable. It describes something so slight or subtle that it cannot easily be perceived by the senses or noticed.
- Un mouvement imperceptible — an imperceptible movement.
- Une différence imperceptible — a barely noticeable difference.
Grammar & Word origin
It is an adjective with the same form in the masculine and feminine singular: imperceptible. The plural is imperceptibles.
It is formed from the prefix im-, meaning “not,” and perceptible , meaning “perceptible.”
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms
- indécelable — undetectable, often even through careful examination.
- infime — extremely small; it emphasizes size or degree rather than the difficulty of perceiving something.
Antonyms
- perceptible — detectable or noticeable.
- évident — obvious or clear, a stronger contrast suggesting something is easy to recognize.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Cette différence reste imperceptible pour beaucoup de gens.adjective
This difference remains imperceptible to many people.
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