Bizarrement (en. Strangely)

/bizaʁ.mɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adverb
Indicates a strange or unexpected way of acting or being.
He bizarrely reacted to the news.
Il a bizarrement réagi à la nouvelle.
Used to express a fact that seems unusual.
Bizarrely, the cat decided to take a bath.
Bizarrement, le chat a décidé de prendre un bain.
Expresses a surprising attitude or behavior.
She bizarrely forgot her appointment.
Elle a bizarrement oublié son rendez-vous.

Etymology

Derived from 'bizarre', originating from old French 'bizarre' meaning 'extravagant'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

bizarrely calm
In a surprising way, the noise is silent.
bizarrement calme
bizarrely happy
To have unexpected happiness.
bizarrement heureux
he is bizarrely obsessed with
He shows a strange obsession with.
il est bizarrement obsédé par

Related Words

bizarre
Which is strange, which stands out from the ordinary.
bizarre
bizarreness
Characteristic of what is bizarre.
bizarrerie
abnormal
Which does not conform to norms.
anormal

Slang Meanings

In a strange or absurd way.
His attitude during the meeting was really bizarrely.
Son attitude lors de la réunion était vraiment bizarrement.
Unexpected, surprising.
When he won, it was bizarrely, not at all expected.
Quand il a gagné, c'était bizarrement, pas du tout prévu.