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untenable in French

untenable in French is insoutenable, intenable — untenable means impossible to defend or maintain, as of a position, argument, or situation.

untenable in French

insoutenable
adj
Not able to be held or sustained, such as of an opinion or position.
intenable
adj
Not able to be held or sustained, such as of an opinion or position.

What does "untenable" mean?

  1. adj Impossible to defend or maintain, as of a position, argument, or situation.
    "His position became untenable after the scandal broke."
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untenable in a sentence

  • His position became untenable after the scandal broke.
  • The company found its pricing strategy untenable amid rising costs.

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What is "untenable" in French?

"untenable" in French is insoutenable, intenable. untenable means: Impossible to defend or maintain, as of a position, argument, or situation.

How do you use "untenable" in a sentence?

Example: "His position became untenable after the scandal broke." In French, "untenable" is insoutenable, intenable.

Are there other ways to say "untenable" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "untenable": insoutenable, intenable.

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