This is the 10206th most frequent French word.
impuissant
Powerless; unable to act or exert influence.
In this sentence, 'impuissant' is used as an adjective describing a state of helplessness or lack of control over circumstances.
Je me sens impuissant face à cette situation.
I feel powerless in the face of this situation.
Here, 'impuissants' describes the inefficacy of the team's actions against forces beyond their control, emphasizing incapacity.
Les efforts de l'équipe semblent impuissants contre les éléments naturels.
The team's efforts seem powerless against the natural elements.
This usage highlights 'impuissance' as a noun form (derived from 'impuissant'), illustrating a lack of effectiveness or capability in addressing an issue.