strange

• Décrit quelque chose d'inhabituel, de surprenant ou de difficile à comprendre.

Describes something that is unusual, surprising, or difficult to understand.

1. Unusual or surprisingA2formal

   Different from what is usual, normal, or expected; odd.

   Étrange, inhabituel

   • There was a strange noise coming from the attic.
   • It's strange that she didn't call us back.
   • He has a strange habit of talking to himself.

   Synonymesabnormalatypicalbizarrecuriouseccentricextraordinaryoddpeculiarqueersurprisinguncommonunexpectedunfamiliarunusualweird

   Antonymescommonconventionalexpectedfamiliarnormalordinaryregularstandardtypicalusual

2. Unfamiliar or unknownA2formal

   Not previously known, seen, or experienced; unfamiliar.

   inconnu / étranger

   • I felt strange in a new city where I knew no one.
   • The handwriting on the letter was strange to her.
   • He found himself in a strange environment.

   Synonymesalienexoticforeignnewnovelunaccustomedunexploredunfamiliarunheard-ofunknown

   Antonymescommonfamiliarknownordinaryusual

3. Eccentric or peculiarB1informal

   Having a peculiar or odd character; not normal.

   bizarre, étrange

   • She has a strange sense of humor.
   • His strange behavior worried his friends.
   • The old man was known for his strange collection of antiques.

   Synonymesbizarrecuriouseccentricoddoutlandishpeculiarqueerquirkyunusualweird

   Antonymescommonconventionalnormalordinaryregularstandardtypicalusual