Improvisation (en. Improvisation)

/ɛ̃.pʁo.vi.za.sjɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Spontaneous creation of a work, usually in the artistic field.

Improvisation in theater requires great creativity.

L'improvisation au théâtre nécessite une grande créativité.

Act of improvising, of embarking on a creation without preparation.

Her musical improvisation captivated the audience.

Son improvisation musicale a captivé l'audience.

Unexpected implementation of a solution in response to a new situation.

Improvisation was essential to managing the crisis.

L'improvisation a été essentielle pour gérer la crise.

From the Latin 'improvisatio', derived from 'improvisus', meaning 'unforeseen'.

musical improvisation

Sound creation made on the spot.

improvisation musicale

theatrical improvisation

Performance without a prepared script beforehand.

improvisation théâtrale

group improvisation

Spontaneous collaboration between several artists.

improvisation de groupe

improvise

Action of creating spontaneously.

improviser

Person who practices improvisation.

improvisateur

improvised

Which has been done without preparation.

improvisé

Impro

We did an impro just for fun.

On a fait un impro juste pour le fun.

Free style

He did an amazing free style on stage.

Il a fait un free style incroyable sur scène.