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eccentric in French

eccentric in French is excentrique — eccentric means behaving in an unconventional or slightly odd way; not following normal habits.

eccentric in French

excentrique
adj
excentrique
noun
One who does not behave like others.

What does "eccentric" mean?

  1. adj Behaving in an unconventional or slightly odd way; not following normal habits.
    "Her eccentric uncle collected vintage typewriters and never answered the phone."
  2. adj Not centred on the same point as something else; off-centre.
    "The wheel wobbled because its axle was slightly eccentric."
  3. noun A person whose behaviour or habits are unusual or quirky.
    "The village had its share of eccentrics, including a man who only spoke in rhyme."
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eccentric in a sentence

  • Her eccentric uncle collected vintage typewriters and never answered the phone.
  • The professor was known for his eccentric teaching methods.
  • The wheel wobbled because its axle was slightly eccentric.
  • The village had its share of eccentrics, including a man who only spoke in rhyme.

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What is "eccentric" in French?

"eccentric" in French is excentrique. eccentric means: Behaving in an unconventional or slightly odd way; not following normal habits.

How do you use "eccentric" in a sentence?

Example: "Her eccentric uncle collected vintage typewriters and never answered the phone." In French, "eccentric" is excentrique.

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