French Expression · Intermediate
Un imprévu
An unforeseen event / An unexpected event
Pronunciation: un im-pray-VYU
Meaning
Something that was not anticipated or planned for, often causing a disruption.
Example
Nous avons dû annuler à cause d'un imprévu de dernière minute.
We had to cancel because of a last-minute unforeseen event.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice Un imprévu 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.