Extraordinaires (en. Extraordinary)

/ɛkstra.ɔʁ.dɛ.ɛʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Who exceeds what is usual or common.
His achievements are simply extraordinary.
Ses réalisations sont tout simplement extraordinaires.
Refers to something remarkable or exceptional.
They experienced extraordinary adventures during their trip.
Ils ont vécu des aventures extraordinaires lors de leur voyage.
Refers to an exceptional quality.
His talent for music is truly extraordinary.
Son talent pour la musique est vraiment extraordinaire.

Etymology

From the Latin 'extraordinarius', meaning 'outside the ordinary'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

extraordinary things
Remarkable things that draw attention.
des choses extraordinaires
an extraordinary event
A significant event that stands out from the ordinary.
un événement extraordinaire
to have extraordinary ideas
To have innovative and compelling ideas.
avoir des idées extraordinaires

Related Words

extraordinary
Adjective designating something remarkable.
extraordinaire
ordinary
What is common or usual.
ordinaire
exceptional
That which stands out from the norm, very rare.
exceptionnel

Slang Meanings

It’s impressive.
That performance was really impressive, simply extraordinary.
Cette performance était vraiment du lourd, tout simplement extraordinaire.
It’s fantastic.
The show was fantastic, an extraordinary moment.
Le spectacle était de la balle, un moment extraordinaire.