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inutile

useless

adjective ee-noo-TEEL Less Common
Descriptions & Qualities Quality

Also means

pointless

Usage Note

Inutile functions as both a predicate and attributive adjective: c'est inutile ('it's pointless') is a very common dismissal in spoken French. The antonym is utile ('useful'), and the adverb inutilement means 'pointlessly' or 'in vain'. It is neutral in register and works in any context.

Examples

"Cette réunion est complètement inutile."

Natural Translation

This meeting is completely pointless.

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