Étrangement (en. Strangely)
[etʁɑ̃ʒmɑ̃]
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
A feeling of incongruity or distance in relation to a situation.
The strangeness I feel in this room is palpable.
L'étrangement que je ressens dans cette pièce est palpable.
An act or state of separation that arouses curiosity.
The strangeness of his behavior surprises everyone.
L'étrangement de son comportement surprend tout le monde.
Etymology
Derived from 'strange', from the Latin 'extraneus'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
feeling of strangeness
A feeling of discomfort or disconnect in relation to a situation.
sensation d'étrangement
strangely similar
Two elements that seem similar in an unexpected way.
étrangement similaire
to experience a strangulation
To feel suffocated by complex emotions or situations.
vivre un étranglement
Related Words
strange
That which arouses astonishment, which is not usual.
étrange
abnormal
That which deviates from the norm or the rule.
anormal
alien
That which belongs to another world or is foreign.
alien
Slang Meanings
Strangely cool
This new café is strangely cool; we didn't expect that.
Ce nouveau café est étrangement cool, on ne s'y attendait pas.
It's strange
Frankly, it's strange what's happening here.
Franchement, c'est étrange ce qui se passe ici.