insignifiant

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French

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Etymology

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Literally, which has no signification, from in- +‎ signifier +‎ -ant.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ɛ̃.si.ɲi.fjɑ̃/

Adjective

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insignifiant (feminine insignifiante, masculine plural insignifiants, feminine plural insignifiantes)

  1. of no impact; unimportant; inconsequent; insignificant
    Antonyms: significatif, important
  2. (derogatory) of no value or interest
    Antonyms: intéressant, notable, de valeur
  3. (dated) Without or with an unclear signification
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Noun

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insignifiant m (plural insignifiants, feminine insignifiante)

  1. (chiefly Quebec, derogatory) a boring (male) person of no importance

Further reading

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Romanian

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Etymology

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Borrowed from French insignifiant.

Adjective

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insignifiant m or n (feminine singular insignifiantă, masculine plural insignifianți, feminine and neuter plural insignifiante)

  1. insignificant

Declension

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