innombrable
countless
Qui est en si grand nombre qu’on ne peut pas le compter.
Word: innombrable
Meaning:
The French adjective "innombrable" means innumerable or countless in English. It describes something that is so numerous that it cannot be counted easily or at all.
Parts:
- in-: a prefix meaning "not" or "un-".
- nombre: a noun meaning "number".
- -able: a suffix meaning "able to be".
So, innombrable literally means "not able to be numbered."
Synonyms:
- innumérable (also meaning innumerable)
- infini (infinite)
- multiples (multiple)
Antonyms:
- nombreable (countable, though rarely used)
- comptable (countable)
- limitée (limited)
Usage example:
- Il y avait une quantité innombrable d'étoiles dans le ciel.
(There were an innumerable number of stars in the sky.)
Summary:
"Innombrable" is an adjective used to describe something extremely numerous or countless, typically emphasizing that it is impossible or impractical to count them.
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Examples
Dans la nuit, des lumières innombrables remplissent le ciel.adjective
In the night, countless lights fill the sky.
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