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impasse

Definitions of impasse
  1. noun
    a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible
    synonyms: point mort
  2. noun
    a street with only one way in or out
    synonyms: cul-de-sac
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    type of:
    chemin
    a public road from one place to another
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