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insolite

/ɛ̃.sɔ.lit/

adjective/ɛ̃.sɔ.lit/

unusual, strange

Si le verbe de la relative a un objet direct, on évite l'inversion du sujet. L'exemple suivant est d'un auteur qui aime les constructions insolites. If the verb of the relative clause has a direct object, subject–verb inversion is avoided. The following example is from an author who is fond of unusual constructions.

Synonyms: anormal, bizarre, étonnant, étrange, extraordinaire, inhabituel, inusité, surprenant

Antonyms: accoutumé, commun, familier, habituel, normal, ordinaire

From Latin īnsolitus (“unaccustomed”). Compare Portuguese and Spanish insólito, Italian insolito.