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    Inconnus (en. Unknown)

    /ɛ̃.kɔ.ny/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A person whose identity is unknown.
    The unknowns in this affair are suspected of being involved.
    Les inconnus de cette affaire sont suspectés d'être impliqués.
    Something that is not known.
    He met unknowns during his journey.
    Il a rencontré des inconnus lors de son voyage.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'to know' with the prefix 'in-' indicating negation.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    unknowns
    People that one does not know.
    des inconnus
    meeting unknowns
    To meet people whose identity is unknown.
    à la rencontre des inconnus
    among unknowns
    A group of people who do not know each other.
    entre inconnus

    Related Words

    unknown
    Not known or recognized.
    inconnu
    unknowable
    That cannot be known or understood.
    inconnaissable

    Slang Meanings

    Unsavory individuals.
    Watch out for unknowns, they may have bad intentions.
    Attention aux inconnus, ils peuvent avoir de mauvaises intentions.
    Odd or strange.
    This guy seems a bit sketchy, I wouldn't trust him.
    Ce type semble un peu inconnu, je ne lui ferais pas confiance.