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    L'insu (en. The unknown)

    /lɛ̃.sy/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The state of being unaware or uninformed about an event or situation.
    He acted unbeknownst to everyone.
    Il a agi à l'insu de tous.
    The act of acting without the concerned person being aware.
    She made a decision unbeknownst to him.
    Elle a pris une décision à son insu.
    The state of something happening without being noticed.
    The unknown nature of the situation led to misunderstandings.
    L'insu de la situation a provoqué des malentendus.

    Etymology

    Derived from the prefix 'in-' meaning 'without' and 'to know', meaning 'ignorance'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    unbeknownst to
    without someone knowing.
    à l'insu de
    to act unbeknownst to
    to make a decision or take action without informing another person.
    agir à l'insu de
    to do something unbeknownst to someone
    to carry out an action without that person's permission or knowledge.
    faire quelque chose à l'insu de quelqu'un

    Related Words

    carelessness
    The state of being free from worry or concern.
    insouciance
    secret
    Information that is hidden or undisclosed.
    secret
    unawareness
    Ignorance or lack of knowledge about a subject.
    méconnaissance

    Slang Meanings

    To be completely in the dark.
    I am completely in the dark about this matter unbeknownst to my colleagues.
    Je suis dans le flou total sur cette affaire à l'insu de mes collègues.
    To be in the blues.
    He took a risk unbeknownst to the entire team.
    Il a pris un risque à l'insu de toute l'équipe.