invisible
/ɛ̃.vi.zibl/
The English word "invisible" is translated into French as invisible.
The word invisible is an adjective used to describe things that cannot be seen. In French, it can also function as a noun. French speakers might use the term caché to refer to objects or elements that are invisible.
Meaning: unable to be seen (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The prefix in- functions the same way as the English prefix "in-" or "un-", meaning "not".
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective invisible does not change its spelling between masculine and feminine forms. However, it takes an s in its plural form to agree with a plural noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables and is pronounced /ɛ̃.vi.zibl/.
Did you know?
- In French literature, the concept of le peuple invisible (the invisible people) is often used to refer to marginalized social groups who are ignored by the majority.
- In French, l'invisible can be used as a noun to describe the spiritual world or the supernatural realm, referring to 'the invisible' as a place or entity.
- The pronunciation of the first syllable in in invisible uses a nasal vowel, which does not exist in English.
Examples in context
- Les champs magnétiques sont invisibles.Magnetic fields are invisible.This sentence is useful for discussing the invisibility of magnetic fields with invisible.Tatoeba #6551646 by GB3, translation #6551474 by Hybrid
- L'air est un mélange de gaz invisibles.Air is a mixture of invisible gases.This sentence is useful for discussing the invisibility of gases with invisible.Tatoeba #10998169 by Aiji, translation #9391199 by AlanF_US
- La lune est invisible derrière les nuages.The moon is invisible behind the clouds.This sentence is useful for discussing the invisibility of the moon with invisible.Tatoeba #337315 by sysko, translation #26518 by auxitt
- Il pensait être invisible, mais je l'ai remarqué immédiatement.He thought he was invisible, but I noticed him immediately.
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Example conversation
Chloé and Hugo are talking about a magic trick.
- ChloéRegarde, je suis invisible !Look, I am invisible!
- HugoNon, je te vois encore, Chloé.No, I can still see you, Chloé.
- ChloéL'encre invisible doit sécher d'abord.The invisible ink must dry first.
- HugoAh, maintenant c'est vraiment invisible.Ah, now it is truly invisible.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “invisible” translations and entries invisible, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
