singulier

/sɛ̃.ɡy.lje/
adjectiveIntermediate
informal

Strange, odd, or peculiar; not typical or conventional.

Il a un comportement vraiment singulier.

He has a really strange behavior.

C'est une histoire singulière.

It's a peculiar story.

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Often used to describe something that stands out as unusual or different.

formal

Unique or one-of-a-kind.

Ce tableau est un singulier chef-d'œuvre.

This painting is a unique masterpiece.

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In this sense, it emphasizes rarity or exclusivity.

Collocations

un cas singuliera peculiar caseune situation singulièrea peculiar situation

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Related Phrases

en singulierphrase
in the singular

💡Pro Tip

Context Matters

The tone of 'singulier' depends on context—it can be neutral, positive, or negative.

Gold Rule

Avoid Overuse

Using 'singulier' too frequently can make your speech sound overly dramatic or exaggerated.

📖Word Origin

From Latin 'singularis', meaning 'single, individual'.

📝Usage Notes

Can be used both positively (unique) and negatively (odd). Context determines the tone.

Word Breakdown

singul-
single, individual
root
+
-ier
adjective-forming suffix
suffix
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