intact

The French word "intact" is an adjective that means "untouched," "undamaged," or "whole." It describes something that remains exactly as it was originally, without any harm, alteration, or deterioration.

For example:

• "Le vase est resté intact après la chute." (The vase remained intact after the fall.)
• "Son honneur est intact malgré les accusations." (His honor is intact despite the accusations.)

Synonyms and differences:

1. Entier – Means "whole" or "entire," emphasizing completeness rather than condition. Something can be entier but damaged.
2. Inaltéré – Means "unaltered" or "unchanged," often implying that the original quality or condition has been preserved.
3. Sauve / sauf – Means "safe" or "unharmed," focusing on the state after danger or risk.
4. Inviolé – Means "unviolated," often used in a figurative or formal sense, like a territory or principle remaining untouched.

"Intact" specifically highlights that something remains undamaged and in its original proper state, implying both wholeness and preservation.