unusual

• Qualifie ce qui n'est pas habituel, typique ou attendu ; quelque chose de remarquable, étrange ou hors du commun.

Describes something that is not common, typical, or expected; something that is different or strange.

1. Not common or typicalA2formal

   Different from what is usual or expected; rare or exceptional.

   inhabituel, peu commun

   • She has an unusual talent for playing the piano.
   • It is unusual to see snow in this region.
   • The painting has an unusual combination of colors.

   Synonymesabnormalatypicalcuriousexceptionalextraordinaryirregularoddpeculiarraresingularstrangeuncommonunconventionalunfamiliarunorthodox

   Antonymescommonconventionalcustomarynormalordinarystandardtypicalusual

2. Strange or peculiarB1informal

   Strikingly odd or remarkable in a way that attracts attention.

   Étrange ou particulier

   • He wore an unusual hat to the party.
   • The cat made an unusual sound.
   • There was an unusual smell coming from the kitchen.

   Synonymesbizarrecuriousextraordinaryoddoutlandishpeculiarqueerstrangeuncommonweird

   Antonymescommonconventionalcustomarynormalordinaryregularstandardtypicalusual