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    Imprévus (en. Unforeseen events)

    /ɛ̃.pʁe.vy/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    That occurs without being anticipated.
    An unforeseen event prevented me from attending the meeting.
    Un imprévu m'a empêché de venir à la réunion.
    That does not follow the expected course.
    Unforeseen events disrupted the schedule.
    Des événements imprévus ont bouleversé le planning.
    Fortuitous, unexpected.
    This unexpected help surprised me greatly.
    Cette aide imprévue m'a beaucoup surpris.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'imprævius' meaning 'not foreseen'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    last-minute unforeseen event
    An event that occurs just before a critical moment.
    imprévu de dernière minute
    unforeseen situation
    A state or condition that was not anticipated.
    situation imprévue
    manage unforeseen events
    Knowing how to cope with unexpected situations.
    gérer les imprévus

    Related Words

    foresee
    Anticipate, plan in advance.
    prévoir
    predictable
    That can be anticipated.
    prévisible
    surprise
    Shock or astonishment caused by an unexpected event.
    sorpise

    Slang Meanings

    Strangely unexpected.
    It was so unforeseen that it left me speechless.
    C'était tellement imprévu que ça m'a laissé sans voix.
    Disruption.
    There was a real disruption with this unexpected announcement.
    Il y a eu un vrai déboulage avec cette annonce imprévue.