Translation of "au dépourvu" to English

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Dictionary translations for "au dépourvu"

au dépourvu

unexpectedly (locution adverbiale, soudain)

Phrases with "au dépourvu" (1)

être pris au dépourvu

Contexts with "au dépourvu"

Pris au dépourvu, je n'ai pas su quoi répondre. Taken by surprise, I was at a loss for what to answer.

Ils furent pris au dépourvu. They were caught off-guard.

Elles furent prises au dépourvu. They were caught off-guard.

Ils ont été pris au dépourvu. They were caught off-guard.

Il est dépourvu d'humour. He is devoid of humor.

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