Particulière (en. Particular)
/paʁ.ti.ky.ljɛʁ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Related to a particularity; unique or specific.
This situation is particular and requires special attention.
Cette situation est particulière et nécessite une attention spéciale.
Qualifies something that is out of the ordinary.
She has particular talents in music.
Elle a des talents particuliers en musique.
Refers to an element that concerns a specific individual or group.
He has specific needs that we must take into account.
Il a des besoins particuliers que nous devons prendre en compte.
Etymology
From Latin 'particularis', meaning 'pertaining to a part'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
a particular case
A situation that requires different treatment from normal cases.
un cas particulier
to have specific needs
To have specific requirements, often for individual reasons.
avoir des besoins particuliers
this work is particular
This work has unique characteristics that distinguish it.
cette œuvre est particulière
Related Words
particularity
An element or characteristic that distinguishes something.
particularité
part
A portion or segment of a whole.
partie
particular
That is specific to an individual or stands out.
particulier
particularly
In a specific or notable way.
particulièrement
Slang Meanings
Something that is out of the ordinary.
It's a particular event, truly out of the ordinary!
C'est un événement particulier, vraiment hors du commun!
An atypical lifestyle.
He leads a particular life, very different from others.
Il mène une vie particulière, très différente des autres.