inoubliable
/i.nu.bli.jabl/
The English word unforgettable is translated into French as inoubliable.
The adjective inoubliable is used to describe something that is very difficult or impossible to forget.
Meaning: very difficult or impossible to forget (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is formed from the prefix in- (not), the verb oublier (to forget) and the suffix -able (capable of being).
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the adjective plural to match a plural noun, add an s to the end to form inoubliables.
How do you pronounce it?
/i.nu.bli.jabl/
Did you know?
- In high-fashion and perfume circles, the term sillage describes the 'unforgettable' scent trail left by a person, a concept for which English has no single equivalent word.
- While inoubliable is the most direct translation, French speakers often use the phrase marquant to describe an event that is unforgettable because it left a deep mark on them.
- While 'memorable' in English feels mostly positive, the French inoubliable is emotionally neutral and can be used to describe a traumatic or horrific experience that is impossible to erase.
Examples in context
- Ce fut une expérience inoubliable.It was an unforgettable experience.This sentence illustrates how to use inoubliable to describe an experience.Tatoeba #12037851 by lbdx, translation #5464287 by Hybrid
- Un évènement inoubliable s'est produit.An unforgettable event occurred.This sentence shows how to use inoubliable to describe an event.Tatoeba #335797 by TRANG, translation #321127 by CM
- C'est inoubliable.It's unforgettable.This sentence demonstrates the use of inoubliable as a predicate.Tatoeba #2190221 by sacredceltic, translation #2187241 by CK
- Le concert de ce célèbre pianiste était mémorable.The concert of this famous pianist was unforgettable.
- Notre voyage en Grèce était absolument inoubliable.Our trip to Greece was absolutely unforgettable.
- 7 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Manon and Gabriel are discussing a beautiful trip to Paris.
- ManonC'était un voyage inoubliable.It was an unforgettable trip.
- GabrielOui, la vue était magnifique.Yes, the view was magnificent.
- ManonJe n'oublierai jamais Paris.I will never forget Paris.
- GabrielMoi non plus, c'est gravé dans ma mémoire.Me neither, it is etched in my memory.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “unforgettable” translations and entries inoubliable, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
