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How do you spell Impasse?

Correct spelling

impasse

Remember: IM-PASSE with double S, like the French word for 'no passing'

Why is impasse spelled this way?

From French impasse, a dead end. IM (not) + PASSER (to pass). An impasse is a place you cannot pass — negotiation or path that has reached its end.

Common misspellings of impasse

impassimpaseimpasseimpassé

Example

The budget negotiations reached an impasse when neither side would compromise on spending cuts.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell impasse?+
The correct spelling is "impasse". Remember: IM-PASSE with double S, like the French word for 'no passing'
Is it impass or impasse?+
The correct spelling is "impasse", not "impass".

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