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    L'inconnu (en. The unknown)

    lɛ̃.kɔ.ny

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A person whose identity is not recognized.
    The unknown left an anonymous message.
    L'inconnu a laissé un message anonyme.
    A concept or phenomenon that is not known or understood.
    The unknown fascinates and frightens us at the same time.
    L'inconnu nous fascine et nous effraie à la fois.
    In a certain context, something mysterious.
    The unknown of the universe exceeds our understanding.
    L'inconnu de l'univers dépasse notre compréhension.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'inconnu', composed of 'in-' (negation) and 'cognitus' (to know).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the unknown is scary
    This expression means that what is not known can provoke anxiety.
    l'inconnu fait peur
    to plunge into the unknown
    To embark on something without knowing what it holds.
    plonger dans l'inconnu

    Related Words

    unknown
    That which is not known.
    inconnu
    mystery
    Something or an event that escapes understanding.
    mystère
    enigmatic
    That which presents mysterious characteristics, difficult to understand.
    énigmatique

    Slang Meanings

    An unknown person about whom we know nothing.
    He is a stranger, I don't trust him.
    C'est un inconnu, je ne lui fais pas confiance.
    An unforeseen situation.
    It was the unknown for me, I had to improvise.
    C'était l'inconnu pour moi, j'ai dû improviser.