No. 10,179 in French
immatériel
"Immatériel" means "intangible" or "non-material" in English.
In a sentence
Son héritage culturel est immatériel.
His cultural heritage is intangible.
Here, 'immatériel' is used to describe something that cannot be touched or is not physical, specifically referring to cultural heritage which exists in ideas and traditions.
Le concept philosophique est immatériel par nature.
The philosophical concept is intangible by nature.
In this instance, 'immatériel' is applied to philosophical concepts which are ideas or constructs that do not have a physical form.
La valeur immatérielle de l'œuvre d'art dépasse souvent sa valeur matérielle.
The intangible value of the artwork often surpasses its material value.
Here, 'immatériel' contrasts intangible value (emotional, conceptual) with physical value (monetary, material).
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