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    Inopinément (en. Unexpectedly)

    /inopineˈmɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adverb
    In an unpredictable manner.
    He arrived inopportunely at the party.
    Il est arrivé inopinément à la fête.
    Without expecting it.
    The rain started to fall inopportunely.
    La pluie a commencé à tomber inopinément.
    Suddenly, without preparation.
    She decided inopportunely to change careers.
    Elle a décidé inopinément de changer de carrière.

    Etymology

    Formed from the prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' and the word 'opiné', which derives from the verb 'opiner' (to express an opinion).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    occur inopportunely
    To happen unexpectedly.
    survenir inopinément
    act inopportunely
    To act without preparation or anticipation.
    agir inopinément

    Related Words

    inopinable
    Which cannot be predicted.
    inopinable
    opine
    To express an opinion.
    opiner

    Slang Meanings

    To arrive unexpectedly.
    He showed up inopportunely at my place this morning.
    Il a débarqué inopinément chez moi ce matin.