French Conversation · Level 59
74 words
French word
improviser
Pronunciation
IPA/ɛ̃pʁovize/
Meaning
- verbimprovise
Example
Nous avons dû improviser une activité pour les enfants.
We had to improvise an activity for the children.
More examples
Pendant la réunion, il a dû improviser une solution rapide.
During the meeting, he had to improvise a quick solution.
Core concept
A result takes shape through immediate invention rather than a preset method.
Common phrases
improviser un discours
improvise a speech
improviser une réponse
improvise a response
improviser une solution
improvise a solution
Similar words
se débrouiller: Find a practical way through a difficult situation.
s'adapter: Change one's approach to suit the situation or the people involved.
bricoler: Make something simple from whatever materials or tools are available.
Definition in French
Exécuter ou inventer quelque chose sans préparation préalable, en se fiant à son inspiration ou aux moyens du moment.
Word origin
French improviser was borrowed through Italian improvvisare from Latin improvisus, whose sense was 'unforeseen' or 'not provided for'.
Usage tips
- Improviser commonly takes a direct object for what is created, as in improviser une activité, rather than requiring a preposition.