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Etymology edit

French, from prefix im- (not) + puissant. See puissant.

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Adjective edit

impuissant (comparative more impuissant, superlative most impuissant)

  1. weak; feeble; lacking power

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French edit

Etymology edit

From im- +‎ puissant.

Pronunciation edit

Adjective edit

impuissant (feminine impuissante, masculine plural impuissants, feminine plural impuissantes)

  1. impotent, powerless

Noun edit

impuissant m (plural impuissants)

  1. an impotent man

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