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    Imprévue (en. Unforeseen)

    ɛ̃.pʁe.vy

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    That is not anticipated or planned.
    The unexpected arrival of the bailiff shocked everyone.
    L'imprévue arrivée de l'huissier a choqué tout le monde.
    Refers to an unexpected event.
    An unexpected expense disrupted our budget.
    Une dépense imprévue a perturbé notre budget.
    That occurs without having been scheduled.
    We had to cancel our trip because of an unexpected situation.
    Nous avons dû annuler notre voyage à cause d'une situation imprévue.

    Etymology

    From the prefix 'im-' meaning 'not', and 'prévu' coming from the verb 'prévoir'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    an unexpected expense
    An expense that was not anticipated.
    une dépense imprévue
    an unexpected event
    An event that happened without being planned.
    un événement imprévu
    to face an unexpected situation
    To react to a situation that was not expected.
    faire face à une situation imprévue

    Related Words

    to foresee
    To anticipate or plan something.
    prévoir
    unexpected
    That was not expected to occur.
    inattendu
    surprise
    An unexpected event that causes astonishment.
    surprise

    Slang Meanings

    Not planned at all.
    His surprise arrival was completely unexpected.
    Son arrivée surprise était totalement imprévue.
    A major surprise.
    That unexpected concert was incredible!
    Ce concert imprévu était incroyable !