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off-guard

/ˌɒf ˈɡɑːrd/

Traduction: Décrit un état de surprise ou de manque de préparation, souvent utilisé dans l'expression 'pris au dépourvu'.

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adjective

B2formalcommon/ˌɒf ˈɡɑːrd/

Describes a state of being unprepared or unsuspecting, often used in the phrase 'caught off-guard'.

  • 🇫🇷Décrit un état de surprise ou de manque de préparation, souvent utilisé dans l'expression 'pris au dépourvu'.
  1. Not prepared or vigilant B2 informal

    In a state of being unprepared or not paying attention, making one vulnerable to surprise.

    • The sudden question caught him off-guard.
    • She was caught off-guard by the unexpected news.
    • The team was off-guard when the opponent scored quickly.

    🇫🇷non préparé / pris au dépourvu

    Synonymes: daydreamingdistractedinattentiveunguardedunpreparedunreadyunsuspectingunwary

    Antonymes: alertcautiousguardedpreparedreadyvigilantwatchful

  • more off-guard comparative form
  • most off-guard superlative form