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singulier

singular

adjective sehn-gü-LYEH Rare
Grammar & Structure Affixes

Origin: Latin singularis (alone of its kind)

Also means

peculiar

Usage Note

Singulier has two distinct registers: grammatically, it refers to the singular number (le singulier) as opposed to le pluriel; stylistically, it means unusual or remarkable in a slightly old-fashioned way (un personnage singulier). The adverb singulièrement can mean 'particularly' or 'strangely'.

Examples

"Ce personnage a un charme singulier."

Natural Translation

This character has a peculiar charm.

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