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    Étrangères (en. Foreign)

    /e.tʁɑ̃.ʒɛʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Who is unusual or stands out compared to a normal setting.
    The strange sculptures in the park attract everyone's attention.
    Les étrangères sculptures dans le parc attirent tous les regards.
    Who evokes astonishment or discomfort.
    His behavior was so strange that no one knew how to react.
    Son comportement était si étrangère que personne ne savait comment réagir.
    Who is mysterious or difficult to understand.
    He tells strange stories that leave the audience perplexed.
    Il raconte des histoires étrangères qui laissent le public perplexe.

    Etymology

    From the word 'stranger' with the addition of an adjectival suffix.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be in the strange
    Being outside of usual norms.
    être dans l'étrange
    a strange gaze
    A look that expresses surprise or incomprehension.
    un regard étrangère
    to act strangely
    To behave unexpectedly or bizarrely.
    agir de manière étrangère

    Related Words

    astonishing
    Who provokes astonishment.
    étonnant
    abnormal
    Who is outside of ordinary norms.
    anormal
    mysterious
    Who evokes mystery and intrigue.
    mystérieux

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to a person who behaves in a strange way.
    This guy is really strange; it looks like he comes from another planet.
    Ce type est vraiment étrangère, on dirait qu'il vient d'une autre planète.
    Describes a confusing situation.
    This evening was strange; we didn't really know what was happening.
    Cette soirée était étrangère, on ne savait pas trop ce qui se passait.