Extraordinaire (en. Extraordinary)

/ɛk.strɔʁ.dɛ.naʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Who is out of the ordinary, who is remarkable.
It was an extraordinary show.
C'était un spectacle extraordinaire.
Who is unique in its kind.
She has an extraordinary personality.
Elle a une personnalité extraordinaire.
Who requires special circumstances.
This invention was made under extraordinary conditions.
Cette invention a été réalisée dans des conditions extraordinaires.

Etymology

From the Latin 'extraordinarius', meaning 'out of the order'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

an extraordinary talent
an exceptional talent
un talent extraordinaire
to have extraordinary ideas
to have innovative ideas
avoir des idées extraordinaires
an extraordinary story
a fascinating story
une histoire extraordinaire

Related Words

extraordinarily
In an extraordinary manner.
extraordinairement
extraordinarize
To make extraordinary.
extraordinariser
extraordinary quality
An exceptional quality.
extraordinaire qualité

Slang Meanings

Sensational
This movie was really sensational, a true favorite.
Ce film était vraiment sensational, un vrai coup de cœur.
Super
His concert was super, truly an extraordinary moment.
Son concert a été super, vraiment un moment extraordinaire.