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/ɛ̃.fi.ni/
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Denotes the quality of being without limit and the abstract concept of an unbounded quantity.
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Examples

  • Ses rêves sont infinis.
    His dreams are endless.
  • Dans le poème, l'infini symbolise l'éternité.
    In the poem, infinity symbolizes eternity.
  • Le ciel infini s'étend au-dessus de nous.
    The endless sky stretches above us.
  • Le temps semble infini quand on attend.
    Time feels endless when we wait.
  • L'océan infini nous inspire la contemplation.
    The infinite ocean inspires contemplation.

Similar words

infinité
incommensurable
sans fin
interminable
incommensurable
débordement
illimité
illimité
débordant
sans limite

Meanings

Endless, without limit

adjective
everyday
neutral
Having no limit or bound; extending indefinitely.

Usage

Use infini as an adjective to describe something without limit, such as endless space, time, or quantity.

Examples

  • Le ciel infini s'étend au-dessus de nous.
    The endless sky stretches above us.
  • Ses rêves sont infinis.
    His dreams are endless.
  • L'océan infini nous inspire la contemplation.
    The infinite ocean inspires contemplation.
  • Le temps semble infini quand on attend.
    Time feels endless when we wait.
  • Cette étendue de sable est infinie.
    This stretch of sand is endless.

Common mistakes

Mixing the adjective with the noun or using the wrong agreement.
IncorrectCorrect
Il est infini. Il comprend l'infini.
Nous avons un infini problème. Nous avons un problème infini.
Elle a couru infini. Elle a couru infiniment.

Similar words

illimité
interminable
sans fin
éternel
incommensurable
débordant

Infinity

noun
technical
neutral
The concept of something without any bound or limit.

Usage

Use infini as a noun to refer to the abstract concept of infinity in mathematics, philosophy, or literature.

Examples

  • Le concept de infini fascine les mathématiciens.
    The concept of infinity fascinates mathematicians.
  • Dans la philosophie, l'infini représente l'illimité.
    In philosophy, infinity represents the boundless.
  • Il a contemplé l'infini des étoiles.
    He contemplated the infinity of the stars.
  • Le infini des nombres réels est un sujet d'étude.
    The infinity of real numbers is a subject of study.
  • Dans le poème, l'infini symbolise l'éternité.
    In the poem, infinity symbolizes eternity.

Common mistakes

Using the noun where the adjective is needed or omitting the article.
IncorrectCorrect
Le infini ciel était bleu. Le ciel infini était bleu.
Il a compté l'infini de pommes. Il a compté le nombre de pommes.
Nous parlons de infini. Nous parlons de l'infini.

Similar words

illimité
infinité
éternité
sans limite
incommensurable
débordement

Usage

Use infini as an adjective for endlessness and as a noun for the abstract idea of infinity.

Common mistakes

Confusing the adjective infini with the noun l'infini, leading to sentences like Il est infini instead of Il comprend l'infini.

Etymology

FAQ

What does infini mean as an adjective?

Infini as an adjective means endless, without limit.

How is infini used as a noun?

As a noun, infini refers to the concept of infinity, an unbounded quantity.

Can infini be used to describe time?

Yes, you can say Le temps semble infini to express that time feels endless.

What is the plural form of the adjective infini?

The adjective agrees with the noun, so the masculine plural is infinis, feminine plural infinies.

What are common synonyms for infini?

Synonyms include illimité, interminable, sans fin, éternel, incommensurable, débordant.

What are antonyms for infini?

Antonyms are limité and borné.

Is infini related to the English word 'infinite'?

Yes, infini translates to English infinite or endless, sharing the same root meaning.

How do I correctly write infini in a sentence about mathematics?

Use the noun form: Le concept de infini est central en mathématiques.

Does infini have any special usage in literature?

In poetry, infini often symbolizes eternity or the boundless nature of the universe.

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