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French
Etymology
Inherited from Middle French adjective insceu (“unknown”), corresponding to in- + su.
Pronunciation
Noun
insu m (uncountable)
- (in set phrases) ignorance
Il était content à son insu.- He was happy without realising it.
Usage notes
This noun is now found only in the construction à l’insu de … (“unbeknownst to …, without …’s knowledge”), or, if the object is a personal pronoun, à insu (“unbeknownst to , without knowledge”).
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