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    L'extraordinaire (en. The extraordinary)

    /l ɛkstradɔʁdinɛʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An event or a person distinguished by their exceptional character.
    This artist has accomplished extraordinary things.
    Cet artiste a accompli des choses extraordinaires.
    A remarkable thing that attracts attention.
    This painting presents extraordinary beauty.
    Ce tableau présente une beauté extraordinaire.
    A fact that is out of the ordinary.
    The extraordinary nature of this situation surprised us all.
    L'extraordinaire de cette situation nous a tous surpris.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'extraordinarius', composed of 'extra' meaning 'outside' and 'ordinarius' meaning 'ordinary'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    it's extraordinary
    This is exceptional or surprising.
    c'est extraordinaire
    an extraordinary talent
    A talent that stands out due to its exceptional quality.
    un talent extraordinaire
    an extraordinary capacity
    An aptitude that exceeds usual standards.
    une capacité extraordinaire
    an extraordinary moment
    A moment considered memorable or unique.
    un moment extraordinaire
    an extraordinary event
    An occurrence that does not happen often.
    un événement extraordinaire

    Related Words

    extraordinary
    Qualifies something that is remarkable or unusual.
    extraordinaire
    ordinary
    Qualifies something common or mundane.
    ordinaire
    exceptional
    Qualifies something that is very distinct or rare.
    exceptionnel

    Slang Meanings

    It's awesome
    This concert was really awesome, it was extraordinary.
    Ce concert était vraiment de la balle, c'était extraordinaire.
    Huge
    The presentation he gave was huge, truly extraordinary.
    L'exposé qu'il a fait était énorme, vraiment extraordinaire.
    Crazy
    That party was crazy, it was extraordinary.
    Cette fête était de ouf, c'était extraordinaire.
    Top-notch
    The album he released is top-notch, it's extraordinary.
    L'album qu'il a sorti est top, c'est extraordinaire.
    A crazy thing
    His success is a crazy thing, it's really extraordinary.
    Son succès est un truc de fou, c'est vraiment extraordinaire.