uncanny in French
uncanny in French is étrange, déroutant, déroutante — uncanny means strange in a way that feels unsettling or almost supernatural.
uncanny in French
étrange
Strange, and mysteriously unsettling (as if supernatural); weird.
déroutant
Strange, and mysteriously unsettling (as if supernatural); weird.
déroutante
Strange, and mysteriously unsettling (as if supernatural); weird.
troublant
Strange, and mysteriously unsettling (as if supernatural); weird.
inquiétante étrangeté
(psychology, psychoanalysis, Freud) Something that is simultaneously familiar and strange, typically leading to feelings of discomfort.
What does "uncanny" mean?
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adj Strange in a way that feels unsettling or almost supernatural.
"The new iPhone promises “next level” photography with push-button ease. But the results look odd and uncanny."
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uncanny in a sentence
- The new iPhone promises “next level” photography with push-button ease. But the results look odd and uncanny.
- He bore an uncanny resemblance to the dead sailor.
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What is "uncanny" in French?
"uncanny" in French is étrange, déroutant, déroutante. uncanny means: Strange in a way that feels unsettling or almost supernatural.
Are there other ways to say "uncanny" in French?
Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "uncanny": étrange, déroutant, déroutante, troublant, inquiétante étrangeté.
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