English–French

“strangeness” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/etʁɑ̃ʒəte/

Example

J'ai remarqué l'étrangeté de son comportement.

I noticed the strangeness of his behavior.

Illustration for étrangeté (strangeness)

How to say “strangeness” in French

“Strangeness” in French is étrangeté.

A normal pattern interrupted by a baffling detail that feels both unusual and difficult to explain.

Full entry for étrangeté: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with étrangeté

On a relevé une étrangeté dans les archives.

An oddity was noted in the archives.

Tips for using étrangeté

  • The noun "étrangeté" is more common in formal, written, or analytical contexts than in everyday conversation, where "bizarre" or "c'est étrange" often fits better.

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