singulier
/sɛ̃.ɡy.lje/adjective★Intermediate
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
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