English–French
“unconventional” in French
Pronunciation
IPA/fɑ̃tezist/
Example
Il a des idées fantaisistes.
He has unconventional ideas.
How to say “unconventional” in French
“Unconventional” in French is fantaisiste.
A deliberately unusual idea or design that steps outside convention and catches attention.
Example sentences with fantaisiste
Son comportement fantaisiste a surpris ses collègues.
His fanciful behavior surprised his colleagues.
Tips for using fantaisiste
- Fantaisiste can sound admiring or mildly critical, so context determines whether it suggests imagination or impracticality.
Other French words for “unconventional”
Son style est clairement contre-courant dans le monde de la mode.
His style is clearly unconventional in the fashion world.