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improvised

UK
/ˈɪmprəvaɪzd/
US
/ˈɪmprəvaɪzd/

Translations

improvisedadjective
more improvised
Comp.
most improvised
Super.
UK
/ˈɪmprəvaɪzd/
US
/ˈɪmprəvaɪzd/
The actor gave an improvised performance when he forgot his lines.
L'acteur a donné une performance improvisée lorsqu'il a oublié son texte.
improviséAu sens de « fait avec les moyens du bord ».
The hikers used an improvised shelter made from branches and leaves.
Les randonneurs ont utilisé un abri improvisé fait de branches et de feuilles.
Additional translations
spontanéSurtout pour une action ou une prise de parole faite sans préparation.
Synonyms
unrehearsed
extemporaneous
ad-libbed
makeshift
spontaneous
unplanned
Antonyms
planned
prepared
organized
improvisedpast participle
UK
/ˈɪm.prə.vaɪzd/
US
/ˈɪm.prə.vaɪzd/
Functions as a past participle adjective derived from the verb "improvise".
The band played an improvised set after the power outage.
Le groupe a joué un set improvisé après la panne de courant.
Synonyms
impromptu
extemporaneous
ad-libbed
off-the-cuff
spontaneous
makeshift
jury-rigged
cobbled-together
thrown-together
unrehearsed
ad hoc
improvised-for-need
improviseverb

improvised

Past Simple

improvised
Past Simple
improvised
Past Participle
improvising
Gerund
UK
/ˈɪmprəvaɪz/
US
/ˈɪmprəvaɪz/
The actor had to improvise his lines when he forgot the script.
L’acteur a dû improviser ses répliques quand il a oublié son texte.
improviserEmployer sans préparation, sur le moment.
She improvised a short speech after the presenter introduced her unexpectedly.
Elle a improvisé un bref discours après que le présentateur l’a présentée à l’improviste.
Additional translations
bricolerDans le sens de faire quelque chose avec les moyens du bord, de façon provisoire.
Synonyms
ad-lib
extemporize
wing it
make do
cobble together
devise
contrive
Antonyms
plan
prepare
organize

Definitions

improvisedadjective
Created and performed spontaneously or without preparation.
The actor gave an improvised performance when he forgot his lines.
Made or done using whatever is available; makeshift.
The hikers used an improvised shelter made from branches and leaves.
improvisedpast participle
Created, performed, or made without prior preparation; resulting from improvisation.
The band played an improvised set after the power outage.
improviseverb
To create or perform something spontaneously or without preparation.
The actor had to improvise his lines when he forgot the script.
To make or do something using whatever is available, often as a temporary solution.
She had to improvise a shelter using branches and leaves.
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