Particulier (en. Particular)

/paʁ.ti.kyl.jɛʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Which is specific, which is distinct.

It is a particular problem that requires special attention.

C'est un problème particulier qui nécessite une attention spéciale.

Refers to a person with unique characteristics.

He has a particular taste for classical music.

Il a un goût particulier pour la musique classique.

Which concerns a particular person.

She made a special request for her case.

Elle a fait une demande particulière pour son cas.

From Latin 'particularis', meaning 'belonging to a part'.

particular to someone

Which is specific to a person.

particulier à quelqu'un

specific matter

A specific case that requires attention.

affaire particulière

particular state

A specific condition or situation.

état particulier

particularity

The unique or distinctive character of something.

particularité

part

A portion or segment of a whole.

partie

particular (noun)

A person who is not a business or an institution.

particulier (nom)

A person who exhibits rigidity or excessive precision.

He is really particular about the details of his work.

Il est vraiment particulier sur les détails de son travail.

A person very attached to their own opinions.

She is so particular that she refuses to listen to others.

Elle est tellement particulière qu'elle refuse d'écouter les autres.