A2 adjective Neutre #469 le plus courant

particular

/pəˈtɪk.jə.lər/

This word describes a specific thing or person rather than something general. It is used when you want to talk about one individual item out of a group or someone who is very careful about details.

Exemples

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1

Is there a particular book you are looking for today?

Is there a specific book you are looking for today?

2

The committee is focusing on this particular issue during the meeting.

The committee is focusing on this specific issue during the meeting.

3

I don't have any particular plans for Saturday night.

I don't have any specific plans for Saturday night.

Famille de mots

Nom
particularity
Verb
particularize
Adverbe
particularly
Adjectif
particular
Apparenté
particulars
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Astuce mémo

Look at the first four letters: PART. Use 'particular' when you are talking about one 'part' or one specific piece of a whole group.

Quiz rapide

I don't like all fruits; I am very ______ about which ones I eat.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : particular

Exemples

1

Is there a particular book you are looking for today?

everyday

Is there a specific book you are looking for today?

2

The committee is focusing on this particular issue during the meeting.

formal

The committee is focusing on this specific issue during the meeting.

3

I don't have any particular plans for Saturday night.

informal

I don't have any specific plans for Saturday night.

4

This particular species of bird is only found in South America.

academic

This specific species of bird is only found in South America.

5

We must address the needs of this particular customer immediately.

business

We must address the needs of this specific customer immediately.

Famille de mots

Nom
particularity
Verb
particularize
Adverbe
particularly
Adjectif
particular
Apparenté
particulars

Collocations courantes

particular reason a specific reason
particular interest a specific interest
particular attention specific attention
this particular case this specific case
particular about fussy or careful about something

Phrases Courantes

in particular

especially or specifically

for no particular reason

without a specific cause

the particulars

the specific details of a situation

Souvent confondu avec

particular vs peculiar

Peculiar means strange or unusual, while particular means specific or individual.

particular vs special

Special means better or more important than usual, whereas particular simply identifies one specific thing out of many.

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Notes d'usage

Use 'particular' before a noun to point out exactly which one you mean. If you say someone is 'particular about' something, it means they are very careful or fussy about it.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often use 'special' when they should use 'particular' to identify a specific item. For example, say 'this particular pen' instead of 'this special pen' if the pen is not actually better than others.

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Astuce mémo

Look at the first four letters: PART. Use 'particular' when you are talking about one 'part' or one specific piece of a whole group.

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Origine du mot

From the Latin word 'particularis', which means 'concerning a small part'.

Modèles grammaticaux

Used before a noun (e.g., 'a particular person') Followed by 'about' when describing someone's standards (e.g., 'particular about food')

Quiz rapide

I don't like all fruits; I am very ______ about which ones I eat.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : particular

Mots lis

consequent

C2

In logic and philosophy, a consequent is the second part of a conditional proposition, following the 'if' clause (the antecedent). It represents the result or deduction that follows necessarily or naturally from a previous statement or condition.

administrate

B2

To manage, supervise, or oversee the operations and activities of an organization, program, or system. It involves the practical execution of policies and the organization of resources to achieve specific goals.

administrative

C1

Relating to the organization and management of a business, institution, or government. It describes the practical tasks, systems, and procedures required to keep an entity running efficiently behind the scenes.

assistant

C2

A person who ranks below a senior professional and aids them in their duties, often handling specialized tasks or administrative burdens. In a professional or academic context, an assistant often possesses significant expertise but operates under the direction of a superior to facilitate complex operations.

commissioner

C1

A high-ranking official who is in charge of a government department, a public organization, or a professional sports league. This person is typically appointed to exercise administrative authority or to oversee a specific commission or set of regulations.

computer

C1

A sophisticated electronic device designed to store, retrieve, and process data through programmed instructions. In modern discourse, it encompasses everything from microprocessors in appliances to high-performance servers facilitating global networks.

conclusion

C2

A final judgment, decision, or opinion reached by reasoning after considering all evidence and facts. It also refers to the final part of a piece of writing or a speech that summarizes the main points and provides a closing statement.

consume

C1

To consume means to use up a resource, such as energy, time, or goods, or to eat and drink something. In academic contexts, it often refers to the utilization of information, products, or services by individuals or groups within an economy or social system.

design

C1

A detailed plan or scheme that outlines the functional and aesthetic features of an object or system before it is made. In an academic context, it refers to the deliberate structure or methodology of a study or process designed to achieve specific outcomes.

consumer

B2

A consumer is a person who purchases goods and services for personal use rather than for resale or business purposes. In a broader biological or ecological context, it refers to any organism that feeds on other organisms or organic matter.

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