French translation of eccentricity is 
excentricité

Meaning of "eccentricity" in English

Eccentricity refers to the quality of being unconventional or slightly strange. It is often used to describe behavior, style, or habits that deviate from what's considered the norm. People with eccentricities may have unusual preferences, idiosyncrasies, or mannerisms that are perceived as odd or whimsical. Eccentricity can be charming or off-putting, depending on one's perspective. This distinctiveness can also be related to astronomical terms where it refers to the deviation of an orbit from being circular.

Meaning of "excentricité" in French

In French, "excentricité" carries a similar meaning, depicting the quality of being unconventional or deviating from common norms. It is used to describe behaviors or characteristics that are peculiar or unorthodox. People exhibiting excentricité may be seen as unusual or interesting because they act or think outside the societal norms. Just like in English, in a scientific context, it can describe the degree to which an orbit deviates from a perfect circle.

Pronunciation of "eccentricity" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /ˌek.sɛnˈtrɪs.ɪ.ti/

Pronunciation Variations: The pronunciation remains fairly consistent across different English dialects, although slight variations in accent may affect the sound subtly. In British English, the emphasis might slightly differ, focusing more on the 'e' in "eccentric," whereas, in American English, the 'c' might be less pronounced.

Pronunciation of "excentricité" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /ɛks.sɑ̃.tʁi.si.te/

Pronunciation Variations: In standard French, the pronunciation is quite uniform. Regional accents might affect the nasality and the pronunciation of 'r,' making the term slightly different in Southern France or Quebec. However, the distinction remains subtle, maintaining the overall phonetic form.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. Her eccentricity makes her stand out in a crowd.
   (Son excentricité la fait ressortir dans une foule.)

2. The eccentricity of the artist's work was both admired and critiqued.
   (L'excentricité de l'œuvre de l'artiste était à la fois admirée et critiquée.)

3. His eccentricity is evident in his taste for brightly colored suits.
   (Son excentricité est évidente dans son goût pour les costumes de couleurs vives.)

4. Eccentricity is often connected to creative genius.
   (L'excentricité est souvent liée au génie créatif.)

5. The architect's design was full of eccentricity, departing from traditional styles.
   (Le design de l'architecte était plein d'excentricité, s'écartant des styles traditionnels.)

6. They loved her for her charming eccentricity.
   (Ils l'aimaient pour son excentricité charmante.)

7. He viewed his eccentricity as a badge of individuality.
   (Il considérait son excentricité comme un signe d'individualité.)

8. Eccentricity in her acting roles made her a unique performer.
   (L'excentricité dans ses rôles d'actrice faisait d'elle une interprète unique.)

9. The novel's eccentricity won it a dedicated fanbase.
   (L'excentricité du roman lui a valu un public fidèle.)

10. His eccentricity can sometimes be misunderstood by others.
    (Son excentricité peut parfois être mal comprise par les autres.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "eccentricity" in English

Synonyms: peculiarity, oddity, quirk, unconventionality, idiosyncrasy, singularity, originality, abnormality, uniqueness, bizarreness.

Antonyms: normality, conformity, ordinariness, usualness, mainstream, regularity, sameness, conventionality, standard, typicalness.

Similar Words: individuality, distinction, creativity, independence, strangeness, nonconformity, divergence, novelty, distinctiveness, unpredictability.

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "excentricité" in French

Synonyms: bizarrerie, originalité, singularité, idiosyncrasie, particularité, non-conformisme, anomalie, rareté, étrangeté, fantaisie.

Antonyms: normalité, conformité, banalité, ordinaire, régularité, conventionnalité, standard, habituel, typique, norme.

Similar Words: individualité, créativité, distinction, indépendance, nouveauté, divergence, étrangeté, imprévisibilité, diversité, variété.

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