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    Inouï (en. Unheard of)

    /ɛ.nu.i/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Which is incredible, extraordinary.
    This performance is unheard of.
    Cette performance est inouïe.
    Which has never been heard before.
    It is an unheard-of phenomenon in nature.
    C'est un phénomène inouï dans la nature.
    Sensational to the point of being hard to believe.
    The news of his victory is unheard of.
    Les nouvelles de sa victoire sont inouïes.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'inul' and 'audire' meaning 'not heard'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    an extraordinary feat
    An extraordinary fact that impresses greatly.
    un exploit inouï
    to achieve unheard-of results
    To achieve surprising or unexpected results.
    enregistrer des résultats inouïs
    an extraordinary talent
    An exceptional gift that stands out.
    un talent inouï

    Related Words

    inouïement
    Character of something unheard of.
    inouïement
    audible
    That can be heard.
    audible

    Slang Meanings

    Something surprising or amazing.
    This concert was unbelievable, I have never seen anything like it.
    Ce concert était inouï, je n'ai jamais rien vu de tel.
    An exceptional event.
    His performance was unheard of, it went viral on social media.
    Sa performance était inouïe, ça a fait le tour des réseaux.