Singulières (en. Singular)

[sɛ̃ɡyljɛʁ]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Which stands out from others by its particular quality or unique character.
These artistic creations are truly singular.
Ces créations artistiques sont vraiment singulières.
Which generates interest due to its rarity or originality.
His perspective on the situation was singular.
Son point de vue sur la situation était singulier.
Relating to something unique or individual.
Every human being has singular traits.
Chaque être humain a des traits singuliers.

Etymology

From Latin 'singularis', meaning 'unique'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

as singular as a flea
Something very particular or unexpected.
singulier comme un pou
in a singular style
In a unique or original way.
dans un style singulier
to have singular ideas
To have original thoughts or concepts.
avoir des idées singulières

Related Words

singularity
The character of what is singular.
singularité
uniqueness
The character of what is unique.
unicité
originality
The quality of being original.
originalité

Slang Meanings

Something original or weird.
This fashion is really singular this year.
Cette mode est vraiment singulière cette année.
An eccentric behavior.
He has singular manners that make him memorable.
Il a des manières singulières qui le rendent mémorable.