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invraisemblable

implausible

adjective an-vreh-sahm-BLAHBL Rare

Also means

unbelievable

Usage Note

Invraisemblable is formed from in- (not) + vraisemblable (plausible, likely). It is used for stories, excuses, or events that strain credibility. The adverb invraisemblablement and the noun invraisemblance (implausibility) are both used in literary criticism. The word is invariable in form across genders.

Examples

"Son excuse était totalement invraisemblable."

Natural Translation

His excuse was completely implausible.

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