B2 verb Neutre

bizarre

/bɪˈzɑːr/

Strikingly out of the ordinary or extremely strange in appearance or character. It is often used to describe situations, behaviors, or events that are unconventional and difficult to explain logically.

Exemples

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1

I had a bizarre dream last night where all my teeth turned into colorful jellybeans.

I had a bizarre dream last night where all my teeth turned into colorful jellybeans.

2

The defendant's bizarre behavior during the hearing led the judge to order a psychological evaluation.

The defendant's bizarre behavior during the hearing led the judge to order a psychological evaluation.

3

It was really bizarre how the room just went silent the moment she walked in.

It was really bizarre how the room just went silent the moment she walked in.

Famille de mots

Nom
bizarreness
Adverbe
bizarrely
Adjectif
bizarre
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Astuce mémo

Imagine seeing a 'bizarre' person at a 'bazaar' (market) riding a unicycle while juggling pineapples.

Quiz rapide

The detective found the ______ clues left at the crime scene difficult to explain.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : bizarre

Exemples

1

I had a bizarre dream last night where all my teeth turned into colorful jellybeans.

everyday

I had a bizarre dream last night where all my teeth turned into colorful jellybeans.

2

The defendant's bizarre behavior during the hearing led the judge to order a psychological evaluation.

formal

The defendant's bizarre behavior during the hearing led the judge to order a psychological evaluation.

3

It was really bizarre how the room just went silent the moment she walked in.

informal

It was really bizarre how the room just went silent the moment she walked in.

4

Researchers observed a bizarre phenomenon in the deep ocean where fish were migrating toward heat sources.

academic

Researchers observed a bizarre phenomenon in the deep ocean where fish were migrating toward heat sources.

5

The company faced bizarre accusations of corporate espionage from a competitor without any evidence.

business

The company faced bizarre accusations of corporate espionage from a competitor without any evidence.

Famille de mots

Nom
bizarreness
Adverbe
bizarrely
Adjectif
bizarre

Collocations courantes

bizarre behavior bizarre behavior
bizarre coincidence bizarre coincidence
bizarre incident bizarre incident
bizarre twist bizarre twist
bizarre situation bizarre situation

Phrases Courantes

a bizarre set of circumstances

a bizarre set of circumstances

a bizarre twist of fate

a bizarre twist of fate

nothing short of bizarre

nothing short of bizarre

Souvent confondu avec

bizarre vs bazaar

A bazaar is a market or a fundraising sale, whereas bizarre describes something very strange.

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Notes d'usage

Use 'bizarre' when something is more than just 'odd'; it implies a sense of shock or disbelief. It is appropriate for both academic descriptions of anomalies and casual descriptions of weird events.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often misspell the word by adding an extra 'z' or confuse it with the phonetically identical 'bazaar'.

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Astuce mémo

Imagine seeing a 'bizarre' person at a 'bazaar' (market) riding a unicycle while juggling pineapples.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the French word 'bizarre' (odd), which originally came from the Italian 'bizzarro' meaning 'irascible' or 'eccentric'.

Modèles grammaticaux

Used as an adjective before a noun (a bizarre story). Used after linking verbs like 'be', 'seem', or 'appear' (The situation was bizarre). Commonly modified by adverbs like 'quite', 'totally', or 'truly'.
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Contexte culturel

In Western journalism, 'bizarre' is a high-frequency word used in headlines to attract attention to human-interest stories or unusual scientific discoveries.

Quiz rapide

The detective found the ______ clues left at the crime scene difficult to explain.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : bizarre

Mots lis

unknown

A1

A person or thing that is not known, recognized, or familiar. It often refers to a mysterious situation or a person who has not yet achieved fame or success.

of

A1

A preposition used to show a relationship between a part and a whole, or to indicate belonging and origin. It connects a noun or pronoun to another part of the sentence to specify which one or what kind.

in

A1

A preposition used to indicate position within a container, a space, an area, or a period of time. It describes being surrounded by something or being inside the boundaries of a location.

it

A1

A third-person singular pronoun used to refer to an object, animal, or situation that has already been mentioned or is clear from context. It is also frequently used as a dummy subject to talk about time, weather, or distance.

on

A1

A preposition used to indicate that something is in a position above and supported by a surface. It is also used to indicate a specific day or date, or to show that a device is functioning.

as

A1

A conjunction used to compare two things that are equal in some way. It is most commonly used in the pattern 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to show similarity.

this

A1

Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is physically close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It can also refer to the present time or a situation that is currently happening.

by

A1

A preposition used to show the method or means of doing something, or to identify the person or thing that performs an action. It frequently appears in passive sentences to indicate the agent or before modes of transport.

we

A1

The word 'we' is a first-person plural pronoun used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people collectively. It is used as the subject of a sentence or clause.

or

A1

A coordinating conjunction used to connect two or more possibilities or alternatives. it indicates that only one of the options is likely, required, or true.

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