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unexpected in French

unexpected in French is inattendu, imprévu, inopiné — unexpected means not anticipated or predicted beforehand.

unexpected in French

inattendu
adj
Not expected, anticipated or foreseen.
imprévu
adj
Not expected, anticipated or foreseen.
inopiné
adj
Not expected, anticipated or foreseen.

What does "unexpected" mean?

  1. adj Not anticipated or predicted beforehand.
    "The team pulled off an unexpected victory in the final minutes."
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unexpected in a sentence

  • The team pulled off an unexpected victory in the final minutes.
  • Her resignation came as an unexpected shock to the board.

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What is "unexpected" in French?

"unexpected" in French is inattendu, imprévu, inopiné. unexpected means: Not anticipated or predicted beforehand.

How do you use "unexpected" in a sentence?

Example: "The team pulled off an unexpected victory in the final minutes." In French, "unexpected" is inattendu, imprévu, inopiné.

Are there other ways to say "unexpected" in French?

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "unexpected": inattendu, imprévu, inopiné.

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