ad-lib

• Décrit quelque chose d'improvisé ou dit sans préparation, souvent utilisé dans le contexte de discours ou de performances.

Describes something that is improvised or spoken without preparation, often used in performance contexts.

1. Spontaneous or improvisedB2informal

   Said or done without prior planning or preparation; created on the spot.

   Improvisé

   • The comedian gave an ad-lib performance that had the audience laughing.
   • Her ad-lib remarks during the interview were surprisingly witty.
   • The actor's ad-lib line became the most memorable part of the movie.

   Synonymesextemporaneousextemporeimpromptuimprovisedoffhandspontaneousunplannedunrehearsed

   Antonymesplannedpremeditatedpreparedscripted

2. UnrehearsedB2informal

   Performed or delivered without any rehearsal or written script.

   improvisé

   • The band played an ad-lib version of the song at the concert.
   • His ad-lib speech at the wedding was heartfelt and genuine.
   • The director encouraged ad-lib dialogue to make the scene feel more natural.

   Synonymesextemporaneousextemporaryimpromptuimprovisedoff-the-cuffspontaneousunrehearsedunscripted

   Antonymesplannedpreparedscriptedwritten

• Nom désignant une réplique, une phrase ou une intervention prononcée spontanément, sans préparation préalable.

A noun referring to a remark, line, or performance delivered spontaneously without prior preparation.

1. Spontaneous remarkB2informal

   A comment or line delivered without prior preparation, often in a performance or conversation.

   Répartie improvisée

   • The comedian's ad-lib had the audience roaring with laughter.
   • During the interview, she made a clever ad-lib about the topic.
   • His speech was mostly scripted, but he added a few ad-libs.

   Synonymesextemporizationimpromptuimprovisation

   Antonymespreparationrehearsalscript

• Verbe signifiant improviser ou jouer spontanément sans préparation, en particulier dans un discours ou une représentation.

A verb meaning to improvise or perform spontaneously without preparation, especially in speech or performance.

1. ImproviseB2informal

   To speak or perform without preparation or a script, creating words or actions spontaneously.

   improviser

   • The comedian ad-libbed a hilarious joke when the microphone malfunctioned.
   • During the play, the actor forgot his lines and had to ad-lib.
   • She ad-libbed a speech when the main speaker didn't show up.

   Synonymesimprovisemake up

   Antonymesplanpreparerehearsescript