rare

rare
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
adjective
a. rare
Astronomers observed a rare supernova.Les astronomes ont observé une supernova rare.
b. exceptionnel
Margaret had a rare beauty that caught everyone's attention.Margaret possédait une beauté exceptionnelle qui attirait tous les regards.
a. rare
What brings you here? Tourists are rare in these parts.Qu'est-ce qui vous amène ici ? Les touristes sont rares dans ce coin.
a. saignant
I'd like my steak rare, please.Je voudrais mon steak saignant, s’il vous plaît.
a. raréfié
The climbers brought oxygen with them due to the rare Alpine air.Les alpinistes ont emporté de l'oxygène à cause de l'air raréfié des Alpes.
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