spécifique

specific, particular

adjective speh-see-FEEK Rare

Usage Note

Spécifique is an invariable-ending adjective (same for masculine and feminine: spécifique). It is more formal than particulier and often used in scientific, technical, or administrative contexts. The adverb spécifiquement means 'specifically'. Être spécifique à means 'to be specific to' or 'peculiar to'.

Examples

"Ce médicament est spécifique à cette maladie."

Natural Translation

This medication is specific to this illness.

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