Rares (en. Rare)

[ʁɛʁ]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Refers to something that is not common.

The species in this region are rare.

Les espèces de cette région sont rares.

Refers to an event that does not happen often.

Rain is rare here in summer.

Des pluies sont rares en été ici.

Refers to an exceptional or unique quality.

He has rare talents in his field.

Il a des talents rares dans son domaine.

In terms of collecting, refers to an object that is very uncommon.

This coin is truly rare.

Cette pièce de monnaie est vraiment rare.

From Latin 'rarus', meaning 'rare' or 'sparse'.

rare as a pearl

Refers to something extremely exceptional or valuable.

rare comme une perle

few are those who

Indicates that few people possess a certain quality or characteristic.

rares sont ceux qui

rare pieces of evidence

Infrequent evidence or testimonies.

évidences rares

rarity

Quality of what is rare.

rareté

natural rarity

Rarity of a species in its natural habitat.

rareté naturelle

rarefaction

Process of decreasing the density or quantity of something.

rarefaction

Refers to a person or thing that is unique or special.

This party was really rare, I loved it!

Cette fête était vraiment rare, j'ai adoré !

Used to denote an uncommon occasion.

It's a rare opportunity to see this band live!

C'est une occasion rare de voir ce groupe en concert !