What does the cryptic crossword clue "Inappropriate French article and a couple from Italy (5)" mean?

The definition is "Inappropriate". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). UN (synonym="UN") + DUE (synonym="DUE") = UNDUE; definition: "Inappropriate" The answer is UNDUE.

Inappropriate French article and a couple from Italy (5)

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