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inutilisable

B1 adjective 5 min read

inutilisable

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Explanation inutilisable in your Level:

At the A1 level, you should understand that 'inutilisable' means something is broken or cannot be used. It is a long word, but it is made of parts you might know: 'in' (not) and 'utile' (useful). If your toy is broken, it is 'inutilisable'. If the bathroom is closed, it might be 'inutilisable'. Focus on the fact that it describes things that don't work. You can use it simply: 'Le stylo est inutilisable.' This helps you express frustration when things aren't working as they should. Even if you don't use it often yet, recognizing it on signs is very helpful for a beginner traveling in France. You might see it on a vending machine or a public toilet. It's a formal way of saying 'it doesn't work'.

At the A2 level, you can start using 'inutilisable' to describe objects in your daily life. You should be able to distinguish it from 'cassé' (broken). 'Cassé' is about physical damage, while 'inutilisable' is about the result of that damage. For example, if your phone screen is 'cassé', the whole phone might be 'inutilisable'. You should also learn to use it with plural nouns by adding an 's'. 'Mes chaussures sont inutilisables' (My shoes are unusable). This level involves expanding your vocabulary to include more precise adjectives. You can use it to explain why you can't do something: 'Je ne peux pas finir mon travail car mon ordinateur est inutilisable.' It's a great word to use when talking to customer service or explaining a problem to a friend.

At the B1 level, you should have a firm grasp of 'inutilisable' and be able to use it in more abstract contexts. It's not just for physical objects anymore; it can apply to information, vouchers, or environments. You should also understand the difference between 'inutile' (useless) and 'inutilisable' (unusable). This is a common point of confusion for intermediate learners. 'Inutile' is about purpose; 'inutilisable' is about function. You can start using 'rendre' with 'inutilisable' to describe causes: 'La tempête a rendu les routes inutilisables.' This shows a higher level of grammatical control. You will encounter this word in news articles and more complex texts, so being comfortable with its nuances is essential for moving toward the B2 level.

At the B2 level, 'inutilisable' should be part of your active vocabulary for both formal and informal situations. You should be able to use it to discuss technical issues, legal limitations, and environmental factors. You might use it in a debate about urban planning or technology: 'Si nous ne mettons pas à jour nos infrastructures, elles deviendront rapidement inutilisables.' You should also be familiar with its synonyms like 'inexploitable' or 'hors d'usage' and know when to choose one over the other. At this stage, you should be able to recognize the word in fast speech and understand its implications in complex sentences. Using 'inutilisable' correctly in writing shows a professional level of French proficiency and an understanding of word formation through prefixes and suffixes.

At the C1 level, you use 'inutilisable' with nuance and precision. You might use it in a legal or academic context to describe evidence that cannot be used in court ('une preuve inutilisable') or data that is too corrupted to be analyzed in a scientific study. You understand the subtle rhetorical effects of choosing 'inutilisable' over simpler words. For instance, calling a political strategy 'inutilisable' implies a functional failure rather than just a lack of popularity. You are also comfortable with the word's placement in complex, multi-clause sentences and can use it to build sophisticated arguments. Your understanding of the word includes its historical development and its relationship to other words in the 'utile' family, allowing you to use it creatively and effectively in high-level discourse.

At the C2 level, you have a native-like mastery of 'inutilisable'. You use it instinctively across all registers, from technical manuals to philosophical treatises. You can play with the word in literary contexts or use it in high-stakes professional environments without hesitation. You understand how the word functions in various dialects of French and are aware of its frequency in different domains like law, engineering, and digital forensics. For a C2 learner, 'inutilisable' is not just a vocabulary item but a tool for precise communication. You can explain the technical reasons why something is 'inutilisable' in great detail, using the word as a cornerstone for complex explanations. Your usage is indistinguishable from that of a highly educated native speaker, demonstrating a complete integration of the word into your linguistic repertoire.

Practice it Examples Notes & Tips

inutilisable in 30 Seconds

Inutilisable means 'unusable' and is used for things that are broken, expired, or technically non-functional.
It is different from 'inutile' (useless), which means something has no purpose even if it works.
The word is an adjective that follows the noun and adds an 's' for plural agreement.
Commonly heard in technical, legal, and everyday contexts to describe failed equipment or documents.

The French adjective inutilisable is a precise term used to describe something that cannot be put to use, either due to its physical condition, legal status, or technical failure. Understanding this word requires a look at its morphological construction: the prefix in- (denoting negation), the root util- (from 'utile', meaning useful), and the suffix -isable (indicating capability). Unlike the simpler word 'inutile' (useless), which implies a lack of purpose or effectiveness, 'inutilisable' implies a functional impossibility. For example, a blunt knife is 'inutile' for cutting steak, but a knife broken into two pieces is 'inutilisable'.

Physical State: When an object is physically damaged beyond repair, it is described as inutilisable. This applies to machinery, tools, and infrastructure.
Technical Status: In the digital world, a corrupted file, an expired password, or a crashed server is often referred to as being in an inutilisable state.
Legal/Administrative: Documents that have expired or lack a necessary signature are legally inutilisable for their intended purpose.

Après l'inondation, tout le mobilier du rez-de-chaussée était devenu complètement inutilisable.

Ce code promo est expiré et donc inutilisable sur notre site web.

Le pont est fermé car la structure est jugée inutilisable par les ingénieurs.

Votre ancien passeport est inutilisable pour voyager aux États-Unis.

L'écran est tellement rayé qu'il rend le téléphone inutilisable.

Using inutilisable correctly involves understanding its role as an adjective that follows the noun it modifies. In French, adjectives typically follow the noun, and 'inutilisable' is no exception. It is an epicene adjective, meaning it has the same form for both masculine and feminine singular nouns. When referring to plural nouns, you must add an 's'.

With 'Être': The most common way to use the word is as a predicate adjective following the verb 'être' (to be). 'L'appareil est inutilisable.'
With 'Rendre': The verb 'rendre' (to make/render) is frequently paired with this word to describe a cause-and-effect relationship. 'La pluie a rendu le terrain inutilisable.'

Cette vieille batterie est devenue inutilisable après l'hiver.

Les routes sont inutilisables à cause de la neige.

Un bug informatique a rendu le logiciel inutilisable pendant trois heures.

Agreement: Singular: inutilisable. Plural: inutilisables. No gender distinction.

Toutes les chaises étaient inutilisables car elles étaient mouillées.

Le format de ce fichier est inutilisable sur mon Mac.

You will encounter inutilisable in a variety of professional and everyday settings in France. It is a standard term in the media, particularly during weather reports or strikes. If a metro line is closed, the announcement might state that the platform is 'inutilisable'. In a professional office environment, if the printer is jammed beyond immediate repair, a sign might be posted saying 'Imprimante inutilisable'.

In the Media: News reports on natural disasters frequently use this word to describe homes, roads, and bridges that are no longer safe for use.
Technical Support: IT professionals use it to describe corrupted data or hardware that has reached its 'end-of-life' status.

La grève a rendu le réseau de transport inutilisable ce matin.

Si le sceau est brisé, le produit est considéré comme inutilisable.

L'eau du robinet est devenue inutilisable suite à la contamination.

Le stade est inutilisable pour le match de demain à cause du gel.

The most frequent error English speakers make is confusing inutilisable with 'inutile'. While they look similar and share the same root, their meanings are distinct in French. 'Inutile' means 'useless' in the sense of having no utility or being pointless (e.g., 'C'est inutile de crier' - It's useless to shout). 'Inutilisable' means 'unusable' in the sense of being physically or technically impossible to use.

Inutile vs. Inutilisable: Use 'inutile' for things that don't help. Use 'inutilisable' for things that don't work.
Spelling Errors: Learners often forget the double 's' or the 'i' after 'util'. Remember: utile + isable.

Faux: Ce téléphone est inutile (unless you mean it has no features you like). Vrai: Ce téléphone est inutilisable (if the screen is broken).

Ne dites pas: 'Le pont est inutile' si vous voulez dire qu'il est cassé.

Attention à l'accord: 'Les données sont inutilisables' (plural).

There are several synonyms for inutilisable, each with its own nuance depending on the context of the failure.

Hors d'usage: Literally 'out of use'. Often used for machinery or elevators that are currently not functioning.
Défectueux: Defective. Implies a manufacturing fault or a specific part that is broken.
HS (Hors Service): Very common in spoken French for anything that is 'dead' or broken.

Mon vieil ordinateur est HS, je dois en acheter un nouveau.

Cet ascenseur est hors d'usage pour maintenance.

Les photos sont trop floues, elles sont inexploitables.

How Formal Is It?

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Neutral

Informal

Child friendly

Slang

Fun Fact

The word 'utile' entered French in the 13th century, but the complex form 'inutilisable' became more common as technical and legal language evolved in the 19th century.

Pronunciation Guide

UK /i.ny.ti.li.zabl/

US /i.ny.ti.li.zabl/

The stress in French is usually on the last syllable: in-u-ti-li-ZABLE.

Rhymes With

faisable incasable maîtrisable organisable réalisable stable table valable

Common Errors

Pronouncing the 's' as 's' instead of 'z'.
Confusing the French 'u' with the English 'u' (oo).
Forgetting to pronounce the final 'l' sound.
Adding an English-style stress on the first syllable.
Misplacing the nasal sound (there are no nasal vowels here).

Difficulty Rating

Reading 2/5

Easy to recognize due to the English cognate 'unusable'.

Writing 3/5

Long word, requires attention to the double 's' and prefix/suffix.

Speaking 3/5

Requires clear pronunciation of the 'u' and 'z' sounds.

Listening 2/5

Distinctive sound, usually clear in context.

What to Learn Next

Prerequisites

utile inutile utiliser possible capable

Learn Next

inexploitable défectueux obsolescence maintenance réparer

Advanced

caducité péremption dysfonctionnement avarie vétusté

Grammar to Know

Adjective Agreement

La machine est inutilisable. Les machines sont inutilisables.

Prefix 'in-'

Utile -> Inutile, Utilisable -> Inutilisable.

Suffix '-able'

Utiliser -> Utilisable (Able to be used).

Placement after Noun

Un outil inutilisable (not 'un inutilisable outil').

Verb 'Rendre' + Adjective

Cela rend le système inutilisable.

Examples by Level

Le vélo est inutilisable.

The bike is unusable.

Subject + verb 'être' + adjective.

Ce stylo est inutilisable.

This pen is unusable.

Demonstrative adjective 'ce' (masculine).

La chaise est inutilisable.

The chair is unusable.

Adjective 'inutilisable' stays the same for feminine.

Mon livre est inutilisable.

My book is unusable.

Possessive adjective 'mon'.

Le bus est inutilisable.

The bus is unusable.

Common noun 'bus'.

C'est inutilisable.

It is unusable.

Fixed expression 'C'est'.

La clé est inutilisable.

The key is unusable.

Simple feminine subject.

Le jouet est inutilisable.

The toy is unusable.

Simple masculine subject.

Les toilettes sont inutilisables.

The toilets are unusable.

Plural agreement: add 's'.

Ma voiture est inutilisable aujourd'hui.

My car is unusable today.

Adverb 'aujourd'hui' at the end.

Ces outils sont inutilisables.

These tools are unusable.

Plural demonstrative 'ces'.

Le code est inutilisable maintenant.

The code is unusable now.

Adverb 'maintenant'.

L'ascenseur est inutilisable ce soir.

The elevator is unusable tonight.

Time expression 'ce soir'.

Tes chaussures sont inutilisables.

Your shoes are unusable.

Plural agreement.

Cette route est inutilisable en hiver.

This road is unusable in winter.

Prepositional phrase 'en hiver'.

Le micro est inutilisable.

The mic is unusable.

Shortened noun 'micro'.

La tempête a rendu le jardin inutilisable.

The storm made the garden unusable.

Use of 'rendre' + adjective.

Ce bon de réduction est devenu inutilisable.

This discount voucher has become unusable.

Past tense with 'devenir'.

Les données du disque dur sont inutilisables.

The data on the hard drive are unusable.

Plural agreement for 'données'.

L'eau du puits est inutilisable à cause de la pollution.

The well water is unusable because of pollution.

Cause indicated by 'à cause de'.

Cette pièce est inutilisable sans lumière.

This room is unusable without light.

Condition with 'sans'.

Le mot de passe est devenu inutilisable après trois essais.

The password became unusable after three attempts.

Time phrase 'après trois essais'.

Les fichiers corrompus sont inutilisables par le logiciel.

The corrupted files are unusable by the software.

Passive-like construction with 'par'.

Le terrain de sport est inutilisable pour le moment.

The sports field is unusable for the moment.

Idiomatic 'pour le moment'.

L'absence de signature rend le contrat inutilisable.

The lack of a signature makes the contract unusable.

Abstract subject 'L'absence'.

Une erreur technique a rendu le site web inutilisable pendant des heures.

A technical error made the website unusable for hours.

Duration with 'pendant'.

Ces preuves sont jugées inutilisables par le tribunal.

This evidence is deemed unusable by the court.

Verb 'juger' + adjective.

L'appareil est devenu inutilisable suite à une mauvaise manipulation.

The device became unusable following improper handling.

Formal cause 'suite à'.

Le format du fichier est malheureusement inutilisable sur ce système.

The file format is unfortunately unusable on this system.

Adverb 'malheureusement'.

Les infrastructures vieillissantes sont devenues inutilisables.

The aging infrastructure has become unusable.

Adjective 'vieillissantes' modifying the subject.

Le bruit constant rend la salle de réunion inutilisable.

The constant noise makes the meeting room unusable.

Subject-verb-object-adjective pattern.

Cette méthode est désormais inutilisable dans le contexte actuel.

This method is now unusable in the current context.

Adverb 'désormais'.

La corruption des métadonnées a rendu l'archive entière inutilisable.

The corruption of metadata rendered the entire archive unusable.

Complex technical subject.

Un vice de forme a rendu la procédure judiciaire inutilisable.

A procedural defect made the legal proceedings unusable.

Legal terminology 'vice de forme'.

L'obsolescence programmée rend certains produits inutilisables prématurément.

Planned obsolescence makes certain products unusable prematurely.

Sociological concept subject.

Les témoignages contradictoires ont rendu l'enquête inutilisable.

Contradictory testimonies made the investigation unusable.

Abstract noun 'témoignages'.

Le terrain, pollué par des métaux lourds, est strictement inutilisable pour l'agriculture.

The land, polluted by heavy metals, is strictly unusable for agriculture.

Parenthetical participial phrase.

La faille de sécurité a rendu le réseau temporairement inutilisable.

The security flaw rendered the network temporarily unusable.

Adverbial placement.

Cette théorie est devenue inutilisable face aux nouvelles découvertes.

This theory became unusable in the face of new discoveries.

Abstract application of the word.

Le manque de pièces de rechange rend la machine inutilisable à long terme.

The lack of spare parts makes the machine unusable in the long term.

Temporal phrase 'à long terme'.

L'entropie croissante du système finit par le rendre totalement inutilisable.

The increasing entropy of the system eventually makes it totally unusable.

Scientific/Philosophical context.

Toute velléité de réforme est rendue inutilisable par l'inertie administrative.

Any desire for reform is rendered unusable by administrative inertia.

Highly formal/Literary style.

La caducité de l'argument rend sa thèse doctorale quasiment inutilisable.

The obsolescence of the argument makes his doctoral thesis almost unusable.

Advanced vocabulary 'caducité'.

L'hermétisme du texte le rend inutilisable pour un public non averti.

The hermeticism of the text makes it unusable for an uninitiated audience.

Literary analysis context.

La dégradation irréversible de l'habitat a rendu la zone inutilisable pour la faune locale.

The irreversible degradation of the habitat has made the area unusable for local wildlife.

Environmental/Scientific context.

Le protocole est devenu inutilisable en raison de l'évolution des standards internationaux.

The protocol became unusable due to the evolution of international standards.

Technical/Diplomatic context.

L'incohérence structurelle du récit rend la fin du film totalement inutilisable.

The structural incoherence of the narrative makes the end of the film totally unusable.

Artistic criticism.

La saturation du spectre radioélectrique rend certaines fréquences inutilisables.

The saturation of the radio spectrum makes certain frequencies unusable.

Highly technical engineering context.

Common Collocations

Rendre inutilisable

Totalement inutilisable

Devenir inutilisable

Pratiquement inutilisable

Route inutilisable

Matériel inutilisable

Données inutilisables

Preuve inutilisable

Temporairement inutilisable

Définitivement inutilisable

Common Phrases

C'est inutilisable.

— It can't be used.

Ne jette pas ça, ah non, c'est inutilisable.

Rendu inutilisable par...

— Made unusable by...

Le pont a été rendu inutilisable par la crue.

En l'état, c'est inutilisable.

— In its current state, it's unusable.

On ne peut pas vendre ça, en l'état c'est inutilisable.

Un objet inutilisable.

— An unusable object.

Il collectionne les objets inutilisables.

Le site est inutilisable.

— The website is down/broken.

Je ne peux pas commander, le site est inutilisable.

Une clé inutilisable.

— A key that doesn't work.

J'ai une clé inutilisable dans mon tiroir.

Des données inutilisables.

— Useless/corrupted data.

Le fichier est corrompu, les données sont inutilisables.

Un terrain inutilisable.

— Unusable land or field.

Après l'orage, le terrain était inutilisable.

Une application inutilisable.

— A broken app.

La mise à jour a rendu l'application inutilisable.

Un outil inutilisable.

— An unusable tool.

Ce marteau sans manche est un outil inutilisable.

Often Confused With

inutilisable vs inutile

Inutile means 'useless' (no purpose). Inutilisable means 'unusable' (broken).

inutilisable vs utilisable

The opposite. Be careful with the 'in-' prefix.

inutilisable vs usé

Usé means 'worn out' but might still be usable. Inutilisable means it definitely cannot be used.

Idioms & Expressions

"Être bon pour la casse"

— To be ready for the scrap heap.

Ma voiture est inutilisable, elle est bonne pour la casse.

Informal

"C'est de la gnognotte"

— It's worthless/useless junk.

Cet outil est inutilisable, c'est de la gnognotte.

Informal

"Tomber en carafe"

— To break down/stop working.

Mon ordi est tombé en carafe, il est inutilisable.

Informal

"Être au bout du rouleau"

— To be at the end of its life (unusable).

Cette imprimante est au bout du rouleau, elle est inutilisable.

Informal

"Battre de l'aile"

— To be on its last legs.

Leur vieux système bat de l'aile et devient inutilisable.

Informal

"Avoir un fil à la patte"

— To be restricted (metaphorically unusable).

Ce logiciel est inutilisable car il a trop de restrictions.

Informal

"Être à ramasser à la petite cuillère"

— To be completely destroyed.

Après l'accident, le vélo était à ramasser à la petite cuillère, totalement inutilisable.

Informal

"Mettre au rebut"

— To discard as unusable.

On a mis ces machines au rebut car elles étaient inutilisables.

Formal

"Laisser en plan"

— To leave something in a non-functional state.

Il a laissé le chantier en plan, le rendant inutilisable.

Informal

"Passer à la trappe"

— To be discarded or ignored.

Ce projet est passé à la trappe car les ressources étaient inutilisables.

Informal

Easily Confused

inutilisable vs Inutile

Similar spelling and root.

Inutile is about the lack of utility or point. Inutilisable is about the physical or technical inability to function.

Il est inutile de pleurer (It's useless to cry), mais ce mouchoir est inutilisable car il est sale (but this tissue is unusable because it's dirty).

inutilisable vs Cassé

Often used in similar contexts.

Cassé is specifically for physical breakage. Inutilisable is the resulting state.

Le vase est cassé et donc inutilisable.

inutilisable vs Abîmé

Both describe damage.

Abîmé means 'damaged' or 'hurt' but the object might still work. Inutilisable means it's too far gone to work.

Le livre est abîmé mais pas inutilisable.

inutilisable vs Hors d'usage

Synonyms.

Hors d'usage is often used for machinery or public services. Inutilisable is more general.

L'ascenseur est hors d'usage.

inutilisable vs Périmé

Both mean you can't use it.

Périmé is only for time-sensitive things like food or tickets.

Ce yaourt est périmé, il est inutilisable.

Sentence Patterns

Le/La [nom] est inutilisable.

Le stylo est inutilisable.

Les [noms] sont inutilisables.

Les clés sont inutilisables.

[Sujet] a rendu [nom] inutilisable.

L'eau a rendu le téléphone inutilisable.

C'est devenu inutilisable.

Le vieux code est devenu inutilisable.

Juger [nom] inutilisable.

Le juge a jugé la preuve inutilisable.

À cause de [raison], c'est inutilisable.

À cause du bug, c'est inutilisable.

Rendre [nom] [adverbe] inutilisable.

Cela rend l'archive définitivement inutilisable.

[Nom], devenu inutilisable, [verbe]...

Le terrain, devenu inutilisable, fut abandonné.

Word Family

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Verbs

Adjectives

How to Use It

frequency

Common in professional, technical, and news contexts.

Common Mistakes

Ce livre est inutile. → Ce livre est inutilisable.
If the pages are torn out, it's 'inutilisable'. If the story is just bad, it's 'inutile'.
L'imprimante est inutilisable. → L'imprimante est inutilisable.
Wait, this is correct! The mistake is often spelling it 'inutilizable' with a 'z'.
Les chaises sont inutilisable. → Les chaises sont inutilisables.
Missing the plural 's' for 'chaises'.
C'est un inutilisable téléphone. → C'est un téléphone inutilisable.
Adjectives like this almost always go AFTER the noun.
La voiture est inutile. → La voiture est inutilisable.
Using 'inutile' when you mean the car is broken and won't start.

Tips

Agreement Check

Always check if your noun is plural. 'Les outils sont inutilisables' needs that 's'!

The 'In-' Prefix

Remember that 'in-' often means 'not' in French, just like in English (e.g., invisible, incapable).

The 'Z' Sound

Practice the 'z' sound in the middle. It makes you sound much more like a native speaker.

Signs in France

If you see this word on a machine in France, don't put your money in it!

Double 'S'?

No! It only has one 's' (which sounds like 'z'). Don't double it.

Rendre + Adjective

This is a very common pattern. 'La pluie a rendu le sol inutilisable.' Master this structure!

Cognate Power

Use your English knowledge. Unusable and Inutilisable are very close cousins.

Endings Matter

The '-able' ending is very common for adjectives of capability in French.

Casual Alternative

In a shop or with friends, 'ça ne marche pas' is an easier way to say the same thing.

Not-Useful-Able

Break the word down into its three parts to remember the spelling and meaning.

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Think of 'IN-UTILE-ABLE'. IN (not) + UTILE (useful) + ABLE (able to be). It's 'not-useful-able'.

Visual Association

Imagine a smartphone with a massive crack across the screen and a big red 'X' over it.

Word Web

utile utiliser utilisation inutile inutilisable réutiliser utilité utilisateur

Challenge

Try to find three things in your house that are 'inutilisables' (e.g., an old battery, a broken pen, an expired coupon) and name them in French.

Word Origin

Derived from the Latin 'utilis' (useful), combined with the prefix 'in-' (not) and the suffix '-able' (capable of).

Original meaning: Not capable of being used.

Romance (Latin root).

Cultural Context

No specific sensitivities, but using it for people (e.g., 'cet employé est inutilisable') is extremely rude and dehumanizing.

In English, we often say 'out of order' or 'broken'. 'Inutilisable' is slightly more formal and precise, similar to 'unusable' or 'non-functional'.

Obsolescence programmée (French Law) SNCF service announcements French insurance claim forms (Constat Amiable)

Practice in Real Life

Real-World Contexts

Technology

Fichier inutilisable
Logiciel inutilisable
Lien inutilisable
Appareil inutilisable

Transport

Route inutilisable
Pont inutilisable
Voie inutilisable
Véhicule inutilisable

Legal/Admin

Contrat inutilisable
Preuve inutilisable
Passeport inutilisable
Code inutilisable

Environment

Terrain inutilisable
Eau inutilisable
Zone inutilisable
Espace inutilisable

Daily Life

Stylo inutilisable
Clé inutilisable
Chaise inutilisable
Vêtement inutilisable

Conversation Starters

"Est-ce que ton téléphone est déjà devenu inutilisable après une mise à jour ?"

"Que fais-tu avec les objets qui sont devenus inutilisables chez toi ?"

"Penses-tu que les routes seront inutilisables à cause de la neige demain ?"

"As-tu déjà reçu un colis avec un produit inutilisable à l'intérieur ?"

"Pourquoi ce vieux bâtiment est-il resté inutilisable pendant si longtemps ?"

Journal Prompts

Décrivez un objet que vous aimiez et qui est devenu inutilisable. Comment vous êtes-vous senti ?

Imaginez que l'internet devienne inutilisable pendant une semaine. Que feriez-vous ?

Racontez une fois où vous avez essayé d'utiliser un code promo qui était inutilisable.

Pensez-vous que nous jetons trop d'objets simplement parce qu'ils sont un peu inutilisables ?

Décrivez une situation où une erreur mineure a rendu tout un projet inutilisable.

Frequently Asked Questions

10 questions

No, 'inutilisable' ends in 'e', so it is the same for both masculine and feminine singular nouns. You only add an 's' for plural.

Inutile means 'useless' (it doesn't help you). Inutilisable means 'unusable' (it doesn't work). A pen with no ink is inutilisable. A pen that writes in a color you don't like might be inutile for your task.

It is not recommended. It sounds very cold and objectifying, as if the person is a tool that is broken.

It is neutral to formal. In casual conversation, people often say 'HS' or 'foutu'.

It is pronounced like a 'z' because it sits between two vowels (i and a).

People will understand you, but 'inutilisable' is the correct and much more common word.

Yes, it is the standard word for corrupted or incompatible files.

The opposite is 'utilisable' (usable).

Yes, if it is flooded, covered in snow, or destroyed, it is described as inutilisable.

Yes, 'l'inutilisabilité', but it is quite rare and mostly used in technical or legal writing.