sans crier gare

La panne est survenue sans crier gare.
The breakdown happened out of the blue.
La pluie s'est abattue sur nous sans crier gare.
The rain came down on us without warning.
Elle a changé d'avis sans crier gare.
She changed her mind without any warning.
Il est parti sans crier gare.
He left without warning.
Le directeur a annoncé sa démission sans crier gare.
The director announced his resignation out of the blue.

Similar words

inopinément

à l’improviste

sans prévenir

Il est parti sans crier gare.
He left without warning.
La panne est survenue sans crier gare.
The breakdown happened out of the blue.
Elle a changé d'avis sans crier gare.
She changed her mind without any warning.
Le directeur a annoncé sa démission sans crier gare.
The director announced his resignation out of the blue.
La pluie s'est abattue sur nous sans crier gare.
The rain came down on us without warning.

à l’improviste

sans prévenir

inopinément

Gare was once a shouted warning to move aside; here no such warning is given.

What does sans crier gare mean?

Without warning, unexpectedly.

Is a railway station meant?

No, gare is an old warning cry here.

Can it describe a sudden departure?

Yes, someone may leave without warning.

Does it imply advance notice?

No, that is precisely what is absent.

How is it pronounced?

It is pronounced /sɑ̃ kʁije ɡaʁ/.

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