English to French Meaning of unable - incapable

Unable :

incapable

adjective

impuissant, désactivée, incapable, sans espoir, incompétent, bancal, handicapé, inefficace, inexpérimenté

Unable :: incapable

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Definitions of unable in English

Examples of unable in English

(1) What I have yet to see is a poor dentist living in the rough part of town unable to feed his or her family!(2) He had claimed it was a new flavouring for saffron rice but had been unable to look me in the eye when he said it.(3) Bird was unable to engage his gears, but managed to get going and finished at the back.(4) They were unable to open the door for visitors by pressing the buzzers in their rooms.(5) It concerns a boy desperate to obtain his mother's love, a love she is unable to give.(6) She was slurring her words and unable to use to her tongue properly to help her make the sounds.(7) If York regulars follow their usual route to the course they will be unable to reach it.(8) Surgeons sewed most of the piece back on but were unable to replace a small section.(9) They could also house children who feel unable to live with a family which is not their own.(10) Windermere yet again were unable to put out their best side due to illness and injury.(11) I am unable to reprint my story here, but if you read some of the links you'll get the gist of it.(12) He would have liked more tomato and was unable to finish his meal saying it became too oily.(13) The job is ideal for those people who would like a bit of extra cash but are unable to fit in many hours of work.(14) I remember now at work being unable to do many of my duties when other people were around.(15) they're unable to read(16) he was unable to go upstairs

Related Phrases of unable

(1) unable to ::

incapable de

(2) unable to see ::

incapable de voir

(3) unable to write ::

incapable d'écrire

(4) unable to move ::

Incapable de bouger

(5) be unable to ::

être incapable de

(6) unable to sleep ::

incapable de dormir

(7) unable to speak ::

incapable de parler

(8) unable to work ::

incapable de travailler

(9) be unable ::

être incapable

(10) be unable to breathe ::

être incapable de respirer

Related Phrases of unable

(1) unable to ::

incapable de

(2) unable to see ::

incapable de voir

(3) unable to write ::

incapable d'écrire

(4) unable to move ::

Incapable de bouger

(5) be unable to ::

être incapable de

(6) unable to sleep ::

incapable de dormir

(7) unable to speak ::

incapable de parler

(8) unable to work ::

incapable de travailler

(9) be unable ::

être incapable

(10) be unable to breathe ::

être incapable de respirer

Synonyms

Adjective

1. powerless ::

impuissant

2. impotent ::

impuissant

3. at a loss ::

à perte

4. inadequate ::

inadéquat

5. incompetent ::

incompétent

6. unfit ::

inapte

7. unqualified ::

sans réserve

8. incapable ::

incapable

Antonyms

1. able ::

capable

2. capable ::

capable

3. competent ::

compétent

4. expert ::

expert

5. fit ::

en forme

6. qualified ::

qualifié

7. skillful ::

habile

Different Forms

unable

Word Example from TV Shows

I could've accepted our kids being genetically UNABLE to eat ice cream...

The Big Bang Theory Season 2, Episode 2

leaving us UNABLE to carry out our duties as sworn brothers of the Night's Watch.

Game of Thrones Season 4, Episode 7

...which we are UNABLE to attend, because we're going to a symposium...

The Big Bang Theory Season 1, Episode 10

UNABLE to imagine life without me by 10 o'clock tonight.

The Big Bang Theory Season 9, Episode 8

We're done here. Roped into working-- Unable to quit.

Breaking Bad Season 4, Episode 6

Examples of unable from TV Shows

I could've accepted our kids being genetically UNABLE to eat ice cream...

The Big Bang Theory Season 2, Episode 2

leaving us UNABLE to carry out our duties as sworn brothers of the Night's Watch.

Game of Thrones Season 4, Episode 7

...which we are UNABLE to attend, because we're going to a symposium...

The Big Bang Theory Season 1, Episode 10

UNABLE to imagine life without me by 10 o'clock tonight.

The Big Bang Theory Season 9, Episode 8

We're done here. Roped into working-- Unable to quit.

Breaking Bad Season 4, Episode 6

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