peculiar

étrange, bizarre

Qui paraît inhabituel ou surprenant par rapport à ce qu’on attend.

En anglais simple : Different from what is normal or expected, often in a surprising way.

• There is a peculiar smell in here.
• She gave me a peculiar look.
• Did you notice anything peculiar about his behavior?

Synonymes : strange, odd, unusual

Contraires : normal, ordinary

Expressions courantes : peculiar smell, rather peculiar, peculiar behavior

propre, spécifique

Qui appartient uniquement à un lieu, une personne, un groupe ou une situation.

En anglais simple : Found only in a particular place, person, group, or situation.

• These plants are peculiar to this region.
• The book describes customs peculiar to the village.
• Each profession has problems peculiar to it.

Comment l'utiliser : peculiar to someone/something (This custom is peculiar to the island.)

Synonymes : specific, unique, characteristic

Expressions courantes : peculiar to something, peculiar local customs