Usage examples of "the unexpected" in English with translation to French

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Do not fear the unexpected, but be prepared for it. Ne craignez pas l'imprévu mais soyez-y prêts.
I jumped at the unexpected news. J'ai été surpris par cette nouvelle inattendue.
The unexpected windfall has put my brother and his wife on easy street. La rentrée d'argent inattendue a placé mon frère et son épouse à l'abri du besoin.
He encountered unexpected obstacles. Il rencontra des obstacles imprévus.
A slip of the tongue often brings about unexpected results. Les lapsus donnent souvent des résultats inattendus.
Those who work hard find unexpected opportunities to succeed. Ceux qui travaillent dur découvrent des occasions inattendues de réussir.
That is rather unexpected. C'est assez inattendu.
Careful as he was, he made an unexpected mistake. Prudent comme il était, il n'en a pas moins fait une erreur inattendue.
I thought I had him in a corner, but then he pulled an unexpected move and completely turned the tables on me. Je pensais le tenir dans un coin, mais il fit alors un mouvement inattendu et renversa complètement la situation en ma défaveur.
He met an unexpected obstacle. Il rencontra un obstacle imprévu.
I regret that I will be unable to meet you on February 27 owing to an unexpected matter. Je suis désolé de ne pas pouvoir vous rencontrer le 27 février à cause d'un imprévu.
She was completely nonplussed by his unexpected behavior. Elle était complètement déroutée par son attitude inattendue.
Her unexpected visit got him all worked up. Sa visite inopinée l'a tout excité.
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