No. 10,206 in French
impuissant
Powerless; unable to act or exert influence.
In a sentence
Je me sens impuissant face à cette situation.
I feel powerless in the face of this situation.
In this sentence, 'impuissant' is used as an adjective describing a state of helplessness or lack of control over circumstances.
Les efforts de l'équipe semblent impuissants contre les éléments naturels.
The team's efforts seem powerless against the natural elements.
Here, 'impuissants' describes the inefficacy of the team's actions against forces beyond their control, emphasizing incapacity.
Son impuissance à résoudre le problème était évidente.
His inability to solve the problem was evident.
This usage highlights 'impuissance' as a noun form (derived from 'impuissant'), illustrating a lack of effectiveness or capability in addressing an issue.
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