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    Inouïs (en. Unheard of)

    /in.u.i/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Describes something that cannot be expressed or is unheard of due to its exceptional nature.
    This performance was unheard of.
    Cette performance était inouïe.
    That which exceeds understanding, which is extraordinary.
    He made unheard of discoveries in his field.
    Il a fait des découvertes inouïes dans son domaine.
    Refers to an event or story that has never been heard of before.
    The stories of this storyteller are unheard of.
    Les histoires de ce conteur sont inouïes.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'inouï', composed of the prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' and 'ouï' from the verb 'ouïr', literally 'not heard'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    An unheard of fact
    An incredible or exceptional fact.
    Un fait inouï
    An unheard of case
    A case that is out of the ordinary.
    Un cas inouï
    An unheard of decision
    A decision regarded as surprising.
    Une décision inouïe

    Related Words

    unheard of
    Describes something that is extraordinary.
    inouï
    hear
    To perceive a sound through the ear.
    ouïr
    extraordinary
    Out of the ordinary, distinguished by its quality.
    extraordinaire

    Slang Meanings

    Something truly surprising.
    This video is unheard of, I didn't expect that!
    Cette vidéo est inouïe, je ne m'attendais pas à ça!
    An event that defies understanding.
    Yesterday's party was unheard of, I've never seen so many people.
    La fête d'hier était inouïe, je n'ai jamais vu autant de monde.