inébranlable
unshakeable, steadfast
adjective ee-neh-brahn-LAB-luh Rare
Origin: French in- + ébranler (to shake) + -able
Usage Note
Inébranlable literally means 'that cannot be shaken' and is used figuratively for convictions, faith, or character that cannot be moved. It is invariable in gender as all -able adjectives: une foi inébranlable (unshakeable faith). A near synonym is inaltérable, though that more often refers to stability over time.
Examples
"Sa détermination était inébranlable face aux obstacles."
Natural Translation
Her determination was unshakeable in the face of obstacles.
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