intangible

immatériel, intangible

Qui n'a pas de forme physique qu'on puisse toucher ou percevoir par les sens.

En anglais simple : Having no physical form that you can touch or sense.

• An idea is intangible.
• The company owns valuable intangible assets, including its brand name.
• These rights are intangible but can still be sold.

Synonymes : nonphysical, immaterial

Contraires : tangible

Expressions courantes : intangible asset, intangible property, intangible thing

indéfinissable, impalpable

Qu'on ressent ou remarque, mais qu'on a du mal à expliquer clairement.

En anglais simple : Felt or noticed, but difficult to explain clearly.

• The place has an intangible charm.
• Something intangible made us trust her immediately.
• He sensed an intangible connection with the old house.

Synonymes : indefinable, elusive

Expressions courantes : intangible quality, intangible charm, intangible feeling

élément immatériel

Une chose sans forme physique, comme un sentiment, une idée ou une qualité personnelle.

En anglais simple : Something without physical form, such as a feeling, idea, or personal quality.

• Trust is an important intangible.
• The coach values intangibles like courage and teamwork.
• How do you measure an intangible such as confidence?

Expressions courantes : an intangible, important intangible, intangible like trust

actif incorporel

Un bien ayant une valeur financière mais aucune forme physique, comme des actions ou des dépôts bancaires.

En anglais simple : Property with financial value but no physical form, such as shares or bank deposits.

• The account lists each intangible separately.
• Shares and bank deposits are intangibles with financial value.
• She inherited several intangibles, including bonds and shares.

Synonymes : intangible asset

Expressions courantes : financial intangible, valuable intangible, intangible asset