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irréfutable

irrefutable

adjective ee-reh-fu-TAB Rare

Usage Note

Irréfutable describes evidence, an argument, or a proof that cannot be disproved or countered. It is used in legal, philosophical, and journalistic registers. The related noun is irréfutabilité (f), though it is rarely used. A common collocation is preuve irréfutable (irrefutable proof). The feminine form is identical: une preuve irréfutable.

Examples

"La preuve est irréfutable et accablante."

Natural Translation

The proof is irrefutable and overwhelming.

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