exceptional

exceptionnel, remarquable

Bien meilleur que la plupart des autres.

En anglais simple : Much better than most others.

• Her work is exceptional.
• He showed exceptional skill in the final match.
• The restaurant is known for its exceptional service.

Synonymes : outstanding, excellent, remarkable

Contraires : mediocre

Expressions courantes : exceptional talent, exceptional quality, exceptional service, exceptional ability

exceptionnel, inhabituel

Qui sort de l’ordinaire ou se produit très rarement.

En anglais simple : Different from what is usual, or happening very rarely.

• Such delays are exceptional.
• Permission is given only in exceptional circumstances.
• The region experienced exceptional weather conditions this year.

Synonymes : unusual, rare, extraordinary

Contraires : ordinary, usual

Expressions courantes : exceptional circumstances, exceptional case, exceptional conditions

inattendu, imprévu

Qui n’était pas prévu et sort du déroulement normal des choses.

En anglais simple : Unexpected and outside what was planned or normally happens.

• The closure followed an exceptional event.
• Exceptional circumstances forced us to change our plans.
• They made an allowance for the exceptional disruption.

Synonymes : unexpected, unforeseen

Contraires : expected

Expressions courantes : exceptional circumstances, exceptional event