Improvisé (en. Improvised)

/ɛ̃.pʁo.vi.ze/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Made or carried out without prior preparation.
His speech was completely improvised.
Son discours était complètement improvisé.
Created or invented at the moment.
They performed an improvised scene at the theater.
Ils ont joué une scène improvisée au théâtre.

Etymology

From Latin 'improvisus', from 'in-' (not) and 'providere' (to foresee).

Common Phrases and Expressions

improvise on the spot
To create or act spontaneously in a given situation.
improviser sur le vif
improvise an answer
To respond without prior preparation.
improviser une réponse
musical improvisation
Musical creation realized without sheet music or preparation.
improvisation musicale

Related Words

improvisation
Action of creating or playing without preparation.
improvisation
improviser
A person who improvises.
improvisateur
unforeseen
An event that was not planned.
imprévu

Slang Meanings

To do something at the last minute.
We had to improvise for tonight's meal.
On a dû improviser pour le repas de ce soir.
To act without a plan.
We just improvised and it worked out well!
On a juste improvisé et ça a bien marché!