ordinary in French
ordinary in French is ordinaire, quelconque, pièce — ordinary means normal, usual, or unremarkable; not special or different from what is expected.
ordinary in French
ordinaire
Being part of the natural order of things; normal, customary, routine.
ordinaire
Having no special characteristics or function; everyday, common, mundane; often deprecatory.
quelconque
Having no special characteristics or function; everyday, common, mundane; often deprecatory.
pièce
(heraldry) One of the standard geometric designs placed across the center of a coat of arms, such as a pale or fess. [from 16th c.]
What does "ordinary" mean?
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adj Normal, usual, or unremarkable; not special or different from what is expected.
"It was just an ordinary Tuesday until the phone rang."
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adj Plain or unimpressive; lacking any special quality.
"The meal was pretty ordinary — nothing worth writing home about."
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ordinary in a sentence
- It was just an ordinary Tuesday until the phone rang.
- He led a fairly ordinary life before winning the lottery.
- The meal was pretty ordinary — nothing worth writing home about.
- The hotel room was ordinary, with plain white walls and a small bed.
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What is "ordinary" in French?
"ordinary" in French is ordinaire, quelconque, pièce. ordinary means: Normal, usual, or unremarkable; not special or different from what is expected.
How do you use "ordinary" in a sentence?
Example: "It was just an ordinary Tuesday until the phone rang." In French, "ordinary" is ordinaire, quelconque, pièce.
Are there other ways to say "ordinary" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "ordinary": ordinaire, quelconque, pièce.
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