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    Inattendue (en. Unexpected)

    /in.at.ɑ̃.dy/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Occurs unexpectedly.
    The news of his departure was unexpected.
    La nouvelle de son départ a été inattendue.
    One did not expect this event.
    His success was completely unexpected.
    Son succès était totalement inattendu.
    Not anticipated by the concerned parties.
    This reaction was unexpected for everyone.
    Cette réaction a été inattendue pour tout le monde.

    Etymology

    Formed from the prefix 'in-' which indicates negation and the word 'attendu', past participle of the verb 'attendre'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    unexpected like a clap of thunder
    Arises suddenly and shockingly.
    inattendu comme un coup de tonnerre
    unexpected reaction
    Reaction that could not be anticipated.
    réaction inattendue

    Related Words

    to wait
    To hope or prepare for the occurrence of something.
    attendre
    to foresee
    To anticipate or plan something.
    prévoir
    surprise
    Unforeseen event that provokes a reaction of surprise.
    surprise

    Slang Meanings

    Unexpected in a social situation.
    His arrival at the party was really unexpected.
    Sa venue à la fête était vraiment inattendue.
    Used to refer to unforeseen news.
    I received an unexpected message from my former colleague.
    J'ai reçu un message inattendu de mon ancien collègue.