inséparable

inseparable

adjective an-seh-pah-RAH-bluh Rare

Origin: Latin inseparabilis

Usage Note

Inséparable describes people or things that cannot be separated, often used affectionately of close friends: ils sont inséparables ('they are inseparable'). As a noun, les inséparables (plural) is the French word for lovebirds (the parakeet species), a usage that neatly captures the bird's bonding behavior.

Examples

"Ces deux amies sont absolument inséparables."

Natural Translation

These two friends are absolutely inseparable.

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