French Conversation · Level 83
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French word
particularité
Pronunciation
IPA/paʁtikylaʁite/
Meaning
- feminine nounfeature
Example
La particularité de cette ville, c'est son marché nocturne.
The distinctive feature of this town is its night market.
More examples
Cette espèce a une particularité qui la distingue des autres.
This species has a distinctive feature that distinguishes it from the others.
Core concept
A defining detail that separates one person, place, or thing from the surrounding group.
Common phrases
avoir une particularité
have a distinctive feature
une particularité locale
a local characteristic
Similar words
caractéristique: A clear quality that helps distinguish one thing from others.
originalité: A novel or unique quality that draws attention.
Definition in French
Caractéristique propre qui rend une chose ou une personne différente des autres.
Word origin
The noun particularité comes from the adjective particulier combined with -ité and ultimately relates to Latin particula, a small part.
Usage tips
- Particularité is usually neutral about value, so context determines whether the feature is appealing, unusual, or inconvenient.
Other meanings
- characteristicnoun
- peculiaritynoun
Opposites
- généralitégeneralitynoun
- banalitébanalitynoun
Related words
- particulierspecialadjective
- particulièrementparticularlyadverb