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    Inattendues (en. Unexpected)

    /ina.tɑ̃.dy/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Describes something that occurs unpredictably.
    The results were unexpected.
    Les résultats étaient inattendus.
    Not anticipated.
    She made an unexpected comment during the meeting.
    Elle a fait une remarque inattendue lors de la réunion.
    Does not meet expectations.
    The audience's reactions were unexpected.
    Les réactions du public étaient inattendues.
    Surprising or unexpected due to the situation.
    This decision took everyone by surprise; it was truly unexpected.
    Cette décision a pris tout le monde par surprise, c'était vraiment inattendu.
    Unusual or abnormal in a given context.
    He received unexpected criticism regarding his project.
    Il a reçu des critiques inattendues concernant son projet.

    Etymology

    From the verb inattendre, composed of 'in-' and 'attendre'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    an unexpected reaction
    A response or behavior that surprises due to its unpredictable nature.
    une réaction inattendue
    an unexpected event
    A fact that was neither planned nor anticipated.
    un événement inattendu
    unexpected results
    Outcomes or conclusions that do not match initial expectations.
    des résultats inattendus

    Related Words

    unexpected
    Which was not planned or anticipated.
    inattendu
    inattendre
    Not to expect something or someone.
    inattendre
    unpredictable
    Which cannot be predicted.
    imprévisible

    Slang Meanings

    Well, I didn't see that coming!
    When I heard the news, I said: 'Well, I didn't see that coming! That was unexpected!'
    Quand j'ai appris la nouvelle, j'ai dit : 'Ah ben ça alors ! C'était inattendu !'
    A real twist of fate.
    What happened yesterday? A real twist of fate, totally unexpected.
    Ce qui s'est passé hier ? Un vrai retournement de situation, totalement inattendu.