special

spécial, particulier

Différent de l’ordinaire ou assez important pour attirer l’attention ou susciter l’intérêt.

En anglais simple : Different from ordinary things, or important in a way that makes people notice or care about it.

• Today is a special day.
• We bought a special gift for her birthday.
• The museum opened a special exhibition for children.

Synonymes : unusual, exceptional

Contraires : ordinary

Expressions courantes : special occasion, special gift, special treatment, special episode

cher, précieux

Très important ou cher à quelqu’un en raison de ses sentiments ou d’un lien personnel.

En anglais simple : Very important or dear to someone because of their feelings or personal connection.

• You are special to me.
• That song holds special memories for us.
• She wanted to spend the evening with someone special.

Comment l'utiliser : special to someone (This garden is special to my mother.)

Synonymes : dear, precious, cherished

Expressions courantes : special to someone, special friend, someone special

spécifique

Lié à une espèce particulière d’animaux ou de plantes.

En anglais simple : Connected with a particular group of animals or plants that share the same basic features.

• The biologist described the insect's special characters.
• Leaf shape is a special property used in this classification.
• The study compares generic and special characteristics of these plants.

Synonymes : specific

Expressions courantes : special character, special property, special characteristics

plat du jour

Plat proposé temporairement par un restaurant, souvent en dehors de la carte habituelle ou à prix réduit.

En anglais simple : A dish a restaurant offers for a limited time, often outside its usual menu or at a lower price.

• Today's special is chicken soup.
• I ordered the lunch special.
• The waiter told us about the evening specials.

Synonymes : dish of the day

Expressions courantes : today's special, daily special, lunch special, chef's special

promotion, offre spéciale

Offre permettant d’acheter quelque chose moins cher, généralement pendant une courte période.

En anglais simple : An offer to sell something at a lower price, usually for a short time.

• These shoes are on special.
• The store is running a special on oranges.
• Check the weekly specials before you shop.

Comment l'utiliser : a special on something (The shop has a special on coffee this week.)

Synonymes : special offer, deal, promotion

Expressions courantes : on special, weekly special, run a special