What does instable in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word instable in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use instable in French.

The word instable in French means unstable, unsteady, unsettled, unstable, precarious, unstable, unstable person, unstable. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word instable

unstable, unsteady

adjectif (branlant) (structure)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Attention, l'échelle est instable, tu risques de tomber.
Be careful. That ladder is unstable; you might fall.

unsettled

adjectif (inconstant) (weather)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Au mois de mars le temps est instable.
The weather is always unsettled in March.

unstable, precarious

adjectif (temporaire, précaire) (situation)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
La situation politique de ce pays est instable.
The political situation in this country is volatile.

unstable

adjectif (de personnalité changeante) (mental)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Sa conduite est instable, il est suivi par un docteur.
His behaviour is erratic; he is being treated by a doctor.

unstable person

nom masculin (personne changeante)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Il est difficile de compter sur lui, c'est un instable.
It is difficult to rely on him; he's an unstable person.

unstable

locution adverbiale (en déséquilibre)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Ce chemin est fermé car le rocher qui le surplombe est en équilibre instable.

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