Particularité (en. Peculiarity)

/paʁ.ti.ky.la.ʁi.te/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Distinctive aspect that characterizes something.
The particularity of this painting lies in its bright colors.
La particularité de ce tableau réside dans ses couleurs vives.
Unique or individual detail.
Each region has its culinary particularities.
Chaque région a ses particularités culinaires.
Particular character of a person.
His particularity is his original way of thinking.
Sa particularité est sa façon de penser originale.

Etymology

From Latin 'particularitas', derived from 'particularis', meaning 'particular'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

well-known particularity
A characteristic that is widely recognized.
particularité bien connue
highlight a particularity
To emphasize a distinctive aspect.
mettre en avant une particularité
cultural particularity
A specific trait of a culture.
particularité culturelle

Related Words

particular
Who stands out from others; specific to the subject in question.
particulier
particularism
Tendency to focus on the particularities of a group or culture.
particularisme
to particularize
To make something particular or specific.
particulariser

Slang Meanings

An offbeat or original characteristic.
His clothing style is really a particularity within the city.
Son style vestimentaire est vraiment une particularité au sein de la ville.
A particular quirk or obsession.
He has a particularity for vintage shoes.
Il a une particularité pour les chaussures vintage.