unawares in French
unawares in French is au dépourvu, à l'improviste — unawares means by surprise; without warning.
unawares in French
au dépourvu
Unexpectedly or by surprise.
à l'improviste
Unexpectedly or by surprise.
à l'improviste
Without plan or forethought.
What does "unawares" mean?
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adv By surprise; without warning.
"The sudden downpour caught the hikers unawares."
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adv Without meaning to; accidentally.
"He let the secret slip unawares during the conversation."
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unawares in a sentence
- The sudden downpour caught the hikers unawares.
- He let the secret slip unawares during the conversation.
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What is "unawares" in French?
"unawares" in French is au dépourvu, à l'improviste. unawares means: By surprise; without warning.
How do you use "unawares" in a sentence?
Example: "The sudden downpour caught the hikers unawares." In French, "unawares" is au dépourvu, à l'improviste.
Are there other ways to say "unawares" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "unawares": au dépourvu, à l'improviste.
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