special

• Qui sort de l'ordinaire, qui est particulier ou distinct des autres; peut aussi indiquer quelque chose de meilleur, de plus important ou de remarquable.

Describes something that is better, greater, or otherwise different from what is usual.

1. Distinctive or uniqueA1formal

   Better, greater, or otherwise different from what is usual.

   spécial, distinctif, particulier

   • She has a special talent for music.
   • This is a special occasion, so we should celebrate.
   • He received a special award for his bravery.

   Synonymesdistinctiveexceptionalextraordinarynotableparticularremarkablesingularuncommonuniqueunusual

   Antonymesaveragecommongenericnormalordinaryregularstandardtypicalunremarkableusual

2. Designed for a particular purposeA2formal

   Intended for a specific function or person.

   spécial, destiné à un usage particulier

   • The restaurant offers a special menu for children.
   • We need special equipment for this experiment.
   • She has a special chair for her back pain.

   Synonymesbespokecustomdedicatedparticularpurpose-builtspecializedspecifictailored

   Antonymescommongeneralgenericordinarystandard

3. Exceptional or importantA2informal

   Having a particular importance or value.

   exceptionnel, important

   • You are very special to me.
   • This is a special day for our family.
   • He made me feel special with his kind words.

   Synonymesexceptionalextraordinaryimportantnotableparticularremarkablesignificantunique

   Antonymesaveragecommonnormalordinarystandardtypicalunremarkableusual

• Nom désignant quelque chose d'inhabituel ou de non standard, souvent destiné à un but ou à une personne particulière.

A noun referring to something that is not ordinary or usual, often designed for a particular purpose or person.

1. Discounted item or offerA2informal

   A product or service offered at a reduced price for a limited time.

   Promotion spéciale

   • Today's special is grilled salmon with vegetables.
   • The store has a special on all winter coats this week.
   • Check the menu for the daily specials.

   Synonymesbargaindealdiscountofferpromotionreductionsalesteal

2. Unique or exceptional personB1informal

   A person who is regarded as extraordinary or particularly important.

   Personne exceptionnelle

   • She's a special to me, my best friend.
   • He's no special; he's just like everyone else.
   • The teacher treated the gifted student as a special.

   Synonymesnonpareiloriginalphenomenonprodigyrarity