rare

• Qualifie ce qui n'est pas courant ou fréquent ; inhabituel ou exceptionnel.

Describes something that is not common or frequently found; unusual or exceptional.

1. Uncommon or infrequentA2formal

   Not occurring very often; unusual.

   rare (peu fréquent)

   • It is rare to see snow in this region.
   • She has a rare talent for playing the piano.
   • Such a rare opportunity may never come again.

   Synonymesexceptionalinfrequentoccasionalscarcesingularsporadicuncommonuniqueunusual

   Antonymesabundantcommonfrequentordinaryplentifulprevalentregularusual

2. Unusual or exceptionalB1formal

   Remarkable because of being uncommon or extraordinary.

   rare (au sens d'inhabituel ou exceptionnel)

   • He discovered a rare species of butterfly.
   • The museum has a collection of rare artifacts.
   • Her rare beauty captivated everyone in the room.

   Synonymesexceptionalextraordinarysingularuncommonuniqueunparalleledunusual

   Antonymescommoncommonplaceeverydayfrequentnormalordinaryregulartypicalusual

3. Cooked lightly (meat)A2informalculinary

   Describes meat, especially beef, that is cooked briefly so that the inside is still red and juicy.

   viande saignante

   • I ordered my steak rare, please.
   • He prefers his burgers cooked rare.
   • The chef recommended serving the lamb rare for the best flavor.

   Synonymessearedunderdone