rare in French
rare in French is rare, peu commun, saignant — rare means not common; found or happening only occasionally.
rare in French
rare
Very uncommon; scarce.
peu commun
Very uncommon; scarce.
saignant
(cooking) Particularly of meat, especially beefsteak: cooked very lightly, so the meat is still red.
What does "rare" mean?
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adj Not common; found or happening only occasionally.
"A total solar eclipse is a rare sight."
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adj Of meat: cooked only briefly, so the inside stays red and juicy.
"He ordered his steak rare."
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rare in a sentence
- A total solar eclipse is a rare sight.
- It's rare for him to arrive late.
- He ordered his steak rare.
- Rare steak is still cool and red in the middle.
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What is "rare" in French?
"rare" in French is rare, peu commun, saignant. rare means: Not common; found or happening only occasionally.
How do you use "rare" in a sentence?
Example: "A total solar eclipse is a rare sight." In French, "rare" is rare, peu commun, saignant.
Are there other ways to say "rare" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "rare": rare, peu commun, saignant.
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