impotence

• Nom désignant un manque de force physique ou mentale, une faiblesse ou une incapacité à obtenir une érection chez l'homme.

A noun referring to a lack of physical or mental strength, weakness, or the inability to achieve an erection in males.

indénombrable

1. Lack of power or strengthC1formal

   The quality of being weak, powerless, or unable to act effectively.

   Impuissance (manque de pouvoir)

   • The government's impotence in the face of the crisis was alarming.
   • He felt a sense of impotence when he couldn't help his friend.
   • The organization's impotence to enforce its own rules frustrated its members.

   Synonymesfeeblenessfrailtyinabilityincapacityineffectivenessinefficacypowerlessnessweakness

   Antonymesmightpotencypowerstrengthvigor

2. Inability to copulateC1formalmedical

   A medical condition, typically in males, characterized by the inability to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for sexual intercourse.

   Impuissance sexuelle

   • The doctor discussed treatments for impotence with the patient.
   • Impotence can be caused by both physical and psychological factors.
   • Many men experience temporary impotence due to stress or anxiety.

   Synonymeserectile dysfunctionimpotency

   Antonymespotencyvirility