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    Singulier (en. Singular)

    /sɛ̃.ɡy.lje/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    That stands out from others, that is extraordinary.
    His artistic style is truly singular.
    Son style artistique est vraiment singulier.
    That has no equivalent, that is particular.
    This event has a singular significance in our history.
    Cet événement a une signification singulière dans notre histoire.
    Said of a person or thing that is alone, that does not belong to a set.
    He behaves in a singular manner.
    Il se comporte d'une manière singulière.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'singularis', meaning 'unique, particular'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a singular point of view
    a unique or original perspective.
    un point de vue singulier
    to have a singular style
    to have a way of acting or expressing oneself that stands out from others.
    avoir un style singulier
    a singular approach
    a distinctive method or means of approaching a situation.
    une approche singulière

    Related Words

    singularity
    Character of what is singular.
    singularité
    distinctive
    Which allows distinguishing something from another.
    distinctif
    particular
    Which is specific to an individual or a group.
    particulier

    Slang Meanings

    A way to describe something unique in an informal context.
    This concert had such a singular atmosphere, it was incredible.
    Ce concert avait une ambiance tellement singulière, c'était incroyable.
    Used to refer to an eccentric person.
    This person has a singular sense of humor that makes her interesting.
    Cette personne a un sens de l'humour singulier qui la rend intéressante.