French Expression · Intermediate
À l'improviste
Unannounced / Unexpectedly / On the spur of the moment
Pronunciation: ah l'am-pro-VEEST
Meaning
Without prior warning or planning.
Example
Mes amis sont venus nous voir à l'improviste hier soir.
My friends came to see us unannounced last night.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice À l'improviste out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a intermediate-level French expression.