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    L'improviste (en. The unexpected)

    /lɛ̃.pʁo.vizt/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The act of improvising something unexpectedly.
    He had to act unexpectedly when he received an urgent call.
    Il a dû agir à l'improviste lorsqu'il a reçu un appel urgent.
    An unforeseen situation or event.
    The party was organized at the last minute, but everyone had a great time.
    La fête a été organisée à l'improviste, mais tout le monde a passé un bon moment.

    Etymology

    The word 'unexpected' derives from the verb 'to improvise', itself from the Latin 'improvisus' meaning 'surprised, unexpected'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to catch someone off guard
    To surprise someone unprepared.
    prendre quelqu'un à l'improviste
    unexpectedly
    In an unexpected manner.
    à l'improviste

    Related Words

    to improvise
    To create or execute something without preparation.
    improviser
    unforeseen
    Something that could not be anticipated.
    imprévu

    Slang Meanings

    A stroke of luck
    That unexpected meeting was a real stroke of luck.
    C'était un vrai coup de chance cette rencontre à l'improviste.
    On the fly
    We ended up on the fly without planning anything.
    On s'est retrouvés à la fraîche sans rien prévoir.