extraordinary

• Qualifie quelque chose de très inhabituel, remarquable ou exceptionnel, qui sort de l'ordinaire.

Describes something that is very unusual, remarkable, or exceptional.

1. Very unusual or remarkableB2formal

   Very unusual, special, or surprising; beyond what is ordinary or common.

   extraordinaire (remarquable, hors du commun)

   • She has an extraordinary talent for painting.
   • The view from the mountain was extraordinary.
   • He made an extraordinary effort to finish the project on time.

   Synonymesamazingastonishingexceptionaloutstandingphenomenalprodigiousremarkablesingularstrikinguncommonunprecedentedunusual

   Antonymesaveragecommonnormalordinarytypicalusual

2. Extremely good or impressiveB2formal

   Exceptionally good or impressive in quality or performance.

   exceptionnel

   • The orchestra gave an extraordinary performance last night.
   • Her extraordinary kindness touched everyone in the room.
   • The team achieved extraordinary results this quarter.

   Synonymesamazingexceptionalmagnificentmarvelousoutstandingphenomenalprodigiousremarkablestupendoussuperbwonderful

   Antonymesaveragecommonplacemediocreordinaryunimpressive

3. Special or additionalC1formal

   Used to describe something that is beyond the usual or regular, often in a formal or official context.

   extraordinaire (au sens de spécial ou additionnel)

   • The ambassador held an extraordinary meeting with the delegates.
   • An extraordinary session of parliament was called.
   • The company declared an extraordinary dividend for shareholders.

   Synonymesadditionalexceptionalparticularspecialunusual