Singuliers (en. Singular)
sɛ̃ɡilje
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Characterized by its uniqueness or specificity.
He has singular talents that distinguish him from others.
Il a des talents singuliers qui le distinguent des autres.
Denoting originality or eccentricity.
This artwork has a singular style that captures attention.
Cette œuvre d'art a un style singulier qui capte l'attention.
Said of something that resembles nothing else.
His approach to the problem was singular and unexpected.
Son approche du problème était singulière et inattendue.
Etymology
From Latin 'singularis', meaning 'unique' or 'particular'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
a singular case
A case that is particular compared to the norm.
un cas singulier
singular behaviors
Uncommon behaviors.
des comportements singuliers
a singular style
A style that is distinctive and personal.
un style singulier
Related Words
singularity
Character or condition of what is singular.
singularité
singulative
Pertaining to singularity.
singulatif
to singularize
To highlight the singularity of something.
singulariser
Slang Meanings
A bit weird or strange.
This guy has a really singular sense of humor; he makes people laugh in unexpected ways.
Ce mec a un sens de l'humour vraiment singulier, il fait rire les gens de façon inattendue.
Too unique to be easily understood.
His way of dressing is so singular that no one knows how to imitate it.
Sa façon de s'habiller est si singulière que personne ne sait comment l'imiter.