insu

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See also: insù

French

Etymology

Inherited from Middle French adjective insceu (unknown), corresponding to in- +‎ su.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɛ̃.sy/
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Noun

insu m (uncountable)

  1. (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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