inconnue

l'inconnue
A feminine noun is used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la dame, la lune).
feminine noun
a. unknown
J'ai réussi à résoudre cette équation à une inconnue.I managed to solve this equation with one unknown.
2.
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
(unidentified data)
a. unknown
Cette solution repose sur deux grandes inconnues : combien cela va coûter et combien de temps cela va prendre.This solution is based on two major unknowns: how much it will cost and how long it will take.
b. unknown quantity
Dans ce projet, la seule inconnue, c'est la participation de Laurent.In this project, the only unknown quantity is Laurent's participation.
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