Étranges (en. Strange)

[e.tʁɑ̃ʒ]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Worthy of surprise or incomprehension.
The behaviors of this animal are truly strange.
Les comportements de cet animal sont vraiment étranges.
Denoting a difference from the norm.
He has strange ideas about the world.
Il a des idées étranges sur le monde.
Evoking a feeling of strangeness or distance.
This music has a strange sound.
Cette musique a une sonorité étrange.

Etymology

From old French 'estrangier', derived from Latin 'extraneus'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

strange ideas
Thoughts that do not follow the usual logic.
des idées étranges
strange behavior
An action that deviates from social norms.
un comportement étrange
strange look
A gaze that evokes a feeling of unease or incomprehension.
un regard étrange

Related Words

stranger
That which is unusual or different.
étrangé
mysterious
That which arouses intrigue or incomprehension.
mysterieux
eccentric
That which deviates from usual norms.
excentrique

Slang Meanings

A bizarre or shady situation.
This story is a bit strange, isn't it?
Cette histoire est un peu étrange, non ?
Someone who behaves unexpectedly.
She has strange manners, it's funny.
Elle a des manières étranges, c'est drôle.