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impotent in French

impotent in French is impuissant — impotent means unable to take effective action; powerless.

impotent in French

impuissant
adj

What does "impotent" mean?

  1. adj Unable to take effective action; powerless.
    "The referee stood impotent as the crowd surged onto the pitch."
  2. adj Unable to achieve or maintain an erection.
    "Certain health conditions can leave a man impotent."
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impotent in a sentence

  • The referee stood impotent as the crowd surged onto the pitch.
  • The council's impotent response to the flooding frustrated residents.
  • Certain health conditions can leave a man impotent.

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What is "impotent" in French?

"impotent" in French is impuissant. impotent means: Unable to take effective action; powerless.

How do you use "impotent" in a sentence?

Example: "The referee stood impotent as the crowd surged onto the pitch." In French, "impotent" is impuissant.

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