imprévu

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French

Etymology

From im- +‎ prévu.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɛ̃.pʁe.vy/
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Adjective

imprévu (feminine imprévue, masculine plural imprévus, feminine plural imprévues)

  1. unforeseen, unexpected
    Synonyms: inattendu, inopiné

Noun

imprévu m (plural imprévus)

  1. unforeseen event
    Synonym: impondérable

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