Summary
incapable {adjective}
inapte · incapable · irresponsable
capable {adjective}
capable · compétent · habile
incapable {adjective}
incapable · unable · feckless
Synonyms
incapable: incompetent · unequal to(p)
capable: adequate to(p) · equal to(p) · up to(p)
incapable: ganache · sot · ignorant
more (26)English-French translation for "incapable"
"incapable" French translation
incapable {adjective}
You're incapable of understanding.
Under section 14 of the Penal Code, a male person under the age of 12 years is presumed to be incapable of having sexual intercourse.
“(b) Destroys an aircraft in service or causes damage to such an aircraft which renders it incapable of flight or which is likely to
Whenever in the terms of the law the minor is incapable of consenting to a surgical intervention, it cannot be performed without the
At the same time, a State is an abstract entity which is incapable of acting on its own.
The representative of Israel was incapable of grasping the heart of the matter.
The modern-day state is taking on too many duties that it is incapable of performing.
The United Nations had so far proved incapable of preventing such backward steps.
Under common law a boy of 14 and below is presumed incapable of rape.
incapable {adj.} (also: irresponsible)
Children aged less than 13 years are legally incapable.
capable {adjective}
The official must also be fully capable of providing direct operational leadership.
Filters capable of trapping 99.97 percent of particles 0.3 micrometres in diameter.
Filters capable of trapping 99.97 per cent of particles 0.3 micrometres in diameter.
Like a person of full age, an emancipated minor is capable of all acts in civil law.
This requires a power capable of maintaining dialogue with the European Central Bank.
Anyone who occupies a managerial position must be more capable than those beneath him.
He is a very capable European and I am sure in his hands that the Convention can make progress.
Competent staff capable of performing the requisite duties should be recruited.
Under Mr. Harper's capable leadership, we are beginning to write a new chapter in Canadian history.
MRF output 3: UNFPA maintains motivated and capable staff.
This newest of the three Committees, under the capable chairmanship of Ambassador Motoc, has responded well to the demands of its mandate...
The Council's Working Group, under the capable chairmanship of the Permanent Representative of France, has worked at an impressive pace to
incapable {adjective}
At the same time, a State is an abstract entity which is incapable of acting on its own.
The representative of Israel was incapable of grasping the heart of the matter.
The modern-day state is taking on too many duties that it is incapable of performing.
The United Nations had so far proved incapable of preventing such backward steps.
Under common law a boy of 14 and below is presumed incapable of rape.
Oibek Ruzmetov was allegedly unable to walk without help after the interrogation.
The Palestinian Authority continues to be unable to meet its financial obligations.
Since 1999 the Conference has been unable effectively to launch any substantive work.
As a result, they were often unable to assist or direct people appropriately.
The labour market is unable to absorb these children after rehabilitation.
Synonyms
Synonyms (English) for "incapable":
Synonyms (English) for "capable":
© Princeton Universityadequate to(p) · equal to(p) · up to(p) · able · open · subject
Synonyms (French) for "incapable":
Usage examples
Usage examples for "incapable" in French
Similar words
inbox · inbred · inbuilt · Inc. · Inca · incalculable · incandescent · incantation · incantatory · incapability · incapable · incapacity · incarcerated · incarceration · incarnate · incarnation · incendiarism · incendiary · incense · incense-bearer · incensed
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