French word

bizarrement

Pronunciation

IPA/bizaʁəmɑ̃/

Meaning

  • adverbstrangely

Example

Il agit bizarrement depuis ce matin.

He has been acting strangely since this morning.

Illustration for bizarrement (strangely)

More examples

Elle parle bizarrement quand elle est nerveuse.

She speaks strangely when she's nervous.

Core concept

An ordinary action that suddenly feels odd, unexpected, or hard to explain.

Common phrases

  • agir bizarrement

    act strangely

  • parler bizarrement

    speak strangely

  • se comporter bizarrement

    behave strangely

Similar words

étrangement: In an unexpectedly strange way that causes unease or puzzlement.
inexplicablement: In a way that seems strange for no known or understandable reason.
curieusement: In a way that prompts interest or surprise because it is unusual.

Definition in French

Marque une manière ou une action perçue comme étrange ou inattendue; adverbe formé sur 'bizarre' + '-ment'.

Word origin

Bizarrement is formed from the French adjective bizarre, borrowed from Italian bizzarro, with the adverbial suffix -ment.

Usage tips

  • In speech, bizarrement often conveys personal surprise, while formal writing can use it as a neutral observation.

Opposites

Related words

  • bizarrestrangeadjective
  • bizarreriestrangenessnoun

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