insu

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French

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Etymology

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Inherited from Middle French adjective insceu (unknown), corresponding to in- +‎ su.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ɛ̃.sy/
  • Audio (Canada):(file)

Noun

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insu m (uncountable)

  1. (in set phrases) ignorance
    Il était content à son insu.
    He was happy without realising it.

Usage notes

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This noun is now found only in the construction à l’insu de … (unbeknownst to …, without …’s knowledge), or, if the object is a personal pronoun, à [possessive pronoun] insu (unbeknownst to [objective pronoun], without [possessive pronoun] knowledge).

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