Rare
Example: Il est rare de voir un oiseau comme celui-ci ici.
Definition
"Rare" describes something that occurs infrequently or is uncommon. It is used to indicate the unusual presence or occurrence of an object, event, or characteristic, such as in the phrase 'It is rare to see a bird like this here,' emphasizing its scarcity.
Etymology
The word "rare" comes from the Latin word 'rarus,' meaning thinly scattered or uncommon. Over time, it evolved in Old French as 'rare,' retaining the sense of something unusual or infrequent. Did you know? The word has maintained its meaning across many languages with little change.
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"Rare" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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