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    Imprévu (en. Unexpected)

    /ɛ̃.pʁe.vy/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    That did not happen as planned.
    An unexpected event disrupted our plans.
    Un événement imprévu a bouleversé nos plans.
    That occurs unexpectedly.
    She had to face unexpected expenses.
    Elle a dû faire face à des dépenses imprévues.
    That cannot be anticipated.
    The change in weather was completely unexpected.
    Le changement de météo était totalement imprévu.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'prévoir' with the prefix 'im-' meaning 'not'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the unexpected of life
    Unexpected events related to daily life.
    imprévu de la vie
    at the unexpected
    At the last minute, without preparation.
    à l'imprévu
    anticipate the unexpected
    To prepare for unexpected situations.
    prévoir l'imprévu

    Related Words

    to foresee
    To anticipate or plan something.
    prévoir
    to surprise
    To catch someone off guard.
    surprendre
    unexpected
    That occurs without warning.
    inattendu

    Slang Meanings

    Thing that happens without one expecting it.
    That phone call was a real unexpected event.
    Ce coup de téléphone était un véritable imprévu.
    Surprise situation, often bothersome.
    I was hit by an unexpected event this afternoon.
    Il m'est tombé un imprévu dessus cet après-midi.