Rare (en. Rare)

/ʁɛʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Of a low quantity or occurrence.

Examples of this type of bird are very rare.

Les exemples de cette espèce d'oiseau sont très rares.

That is not found often.

It is a rare diamond, almost unique.

C'est un diamant rare, presque unique.

Refers to an event or situation that is infrequent.

It is a rare opportunity to attend a private concert.

Il s'agit d'une occasion rare d'assister à un concert privé.

Refers to a thing or a quality of great value due to its rarity.

His talent is so rare that he is recognized worldwide.

Son talent est tellement rare qu'il est reconnu dans le monde entier.

From the Latin 'rarus', meaning 'distant, sparse'.

rare as a pearl

That which is very precious and uncommon.

rare comme une perle

rare value

A quality that is rarely found.

valeur rare

rare moment

A moment that is exceptional and memorable.

moment rare

rarity

State of what is rare.

rareté

rarefaction

Decrease in the density of a medium.

rarefaction

rares

Plural adjective referring to infrequent things.

rares

Super cool, exceptional.

This concert was really rare, I loved it!

Ce concert était vraiment rare, j'ai adoré !

Hard to find.

This collector's piece is super rare, you are lucky to have it.

Cette pièce de collection est super rare, tu en as de la chance de l'avoir.