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    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!