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    D'étranges (en. Strange)

    detʁɑ̃ʒ

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Refers to something that is bizarre or troubling.
    He told stories of strange creatures.
    Il a raconté des histoires d'étranges créatures.
    Refers to unfamiliar behaviors or situations.
    She had strange reactions to the news.
    Elle a eu des réactions d'étranges à la nouvelle.
    Used to qualify something unusual or absurd.
    The show was full of strange phenomena.
    Le spectacle était plein d'étranges phénomènes.

    Etymology

    The word comes from 'étrange', derived from the Latin 'extraneus', meaning 'strange' or 'external'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    strange thoughts
    Unusual or unexpected reflections.
    des pensées étranges
    strange events
    Surprising or mysterious occurrences.
    des événements étranges
    a strange look
    A look that evokes surprise or strangeness.
    un regard étrange

    Related Words

    foreign
    Coming from another country or being different.
    étranger
    strangeness
    The quality of being strange or bizarre.
    étrangeté

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to bizarre behavior.
    That was really strange, he started talking to himself.
    C'était vraiment d'étranges, il a commencé à parler tout seul.
    Used to denote something dubious.
    This plan seems strange, we should discuss it further.
    Ce plan semble d'étranges, on devrait en discuter davantage.