La cause de l'accident est encore inconnue des enquêteurs.
English: The cause of the accident is still unknown to investigators.
inconnu /ɛ̃kɔnˈy/ · adjective · CEFR B2. French translation of "unknown".
See also: Vocabulary entry (French)
- Source term
- unknown
- Translation
- inconnu
- CEFR Level
- B2
- Part of speech
- adjective
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| Dictionary form | inconnu |
|---|---|
| Use note | Use the form shown here as the lookup form. |
How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- inconnu + noun / It is inconnu
- Examples
- C'est inconnu.
- Tip
- Adjust endings and word order to match the full sentence.
Example Sentences
De nombreuses espèces inconnues vivent dans les parties les plus profondes de l'océan.
English: Many unknown species live in the deepest parts of the ocean.
Elle aime voyager vers des endroits inconnus et rencontrer de nouvelles personnes.
English: She enjoys travelling to unknown places and meeting new people.
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