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    Inaperçu (en. Unnoticed)

    [ina.pɛʁ.sy]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    That which is not noticed or perceived.
    He remained unnoticed in the crowd.
    Il est resté inaperçu dans la foule.
    That which does not attract attention.
    His change of look went unnoticed.
    Son changement de look est passé inaperçu.
    That which is not seen.
    This insect goes unnoticed until it stings.
    Cet insecte est inaperçu jusqu'à ce qu'il pique.

    Etymology

    From the prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' and 'aperçu', from the verb 'apercevoir'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to go unnoticed
    Not to be noticed.
    passer inaperçu
    to remain unnoticed
    To remain without attracting attention.
    rester inaperçu
    to make a motion without being noticed
    To act without being seen.
    faire un mouvement inaperçu

    Related Words

    glimpse
    Quick or discreet vision of something.
    aperçu
    unnoticed
    State of not being noticed, synonymous with unnoticed.
    inaperçu
    to notice
    To see something briefly or in dim light.
    apercevoir

    Slang Meanings

    To go unnoticed, used to describe a discreet action.
    He slipped into the house without being seen; he really went unnoticed.
    Il a glissé dans la maison sans qu'on le voie, il a vraiment fait le inaperçu.
    To be unnoticed in a social situation.
    At that party, I was totally unnoticed; no one recognized me.
    Dans cette soirée, j'étais totalement inaperçu, personne ne m'a remarqué.