Singulière (en. Singular)

/sɛ̃ɡy.ljɛʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Refers to what is strange or different.
His idea was of a singular nature.
Son idée était d'une nature singulière.
Distinctive by its characteristic.
She has a singular style that is very appealing.
Elle a un style singulier qui plaît beaucoup.
Specific to an individual.
Everyone has their own singular tastes.
Chacun a ses propres goûts singuliers.

Etymology

From the Latin 'singularis', meaning 'alone, unique'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

a singular situation
A situation that is out of the ordinary.
une situation singulière
a singular thought
A way of thinking that is original.
une pensée singulière
a singular taste
A particular, unusual taste.
un goût singulier

Related Words

uniqueness
State of being unique or exceptional.
singularité
singular
Related to what is singular.
singulier

Slang Meanings

A bit crazy or eccentric.
His behavior is really singular; he always does strange things.
Son comportement est vraiment singulier, il fait toujours des choses étranges.
Not like the others.
This outfit has a singular style that I love.
Cette tenue a un style singulier que j'adore.