invisible

• Décrit ce qui ne peut pas être vu; imperceptible pour l'œil. Peut aussi qualifier ce qui est caché ou peu apparent.

Describes something that cannot be seen; not visible to the eye.

1. Cannot be seenA2formal

   Not visible to the eye; impossible to see.

   qu'on ne peut pas voir

   • The bacteria are invisible to the naked eye.
   • In the story, the cloak made the wearer invisible.
   • Some gases are invisible but can be dangerous.

   Synonymesimperceptibleindiscernibleunnoticeableunseeableunseen

   Antonymesvisible

2. Ignored or overlookedB2formal

   Not noticed or considered; treated as if not existing.

   Ignoré ou négligé

   • The homeless often feel invisible in society.
   • Her contributions to the project were invisible to the management.
   • He felt invisible at the party, as no one spoke to him.

   Synonymesdisregardedignoredneglectedoverlookedunconsideredunheededunnoticedunseen

   Antonymesacknowledgedconsiderednoticedrecognizedvisible