Bizarrerie (en. Oddity)

/bi.za.ʁɛ.ʁi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A characteristic or trait that is strange or unusual.
Her oddity in choosing clothes always attracts attention.
Sa bizarrerie dans le choix de ses vêtements attire toujours l'attention.
A strange event or fact.
This oddity in animal behavior intrigued scientists.
Cette bizarrerie dans le comportement des animaux a intrigué les scientifiques.
Eccentric behavior.
His oddity was a topic of conversation among his friends.
Sa bizarrerie était un sujet de conversation parmi ses amis.

Etymology

From the word 'bizarre', of Italian origin < 'bizarro', meaning 'strange'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have an oddity
to have a strange or eccentric character trait.
avoir une bizarrerie
the oddity of the day
a strange event that attracts daily attention.
la bizarrerie du jour
to find the oddity
to identify something unusual or strange.
trouver la bizarrerie

Related Words

bizarre
Out of the ordinary, which is strange.
bizarre
anomaly
Deviation from the norm or regularity.
anomalie
eccentricity
Behavior or attitude that deviates from the norm.
excentricité

Slang Meanings

Fun eccentricity.
His look is really an oddity, but that’s what makes him unique.
Son look est vraiment une bizarrerie, mais c'est ce qui le rend unique.
Something that is seen as quirky.
This oddity gives him character.
Cette bizarrerie lui donne du caractère.