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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
adj
Strange, and mysteriously unsettling (as if supernatural); weird.
déroutant
adj
Strange, and mysteriously unsettling (as if supernatural); weird.
déroutante
adj
Strange, and mysteriously unsettling (as if supernatural); weird.
troublant
adj
Strange, and mysteriously unsettling (as if supernatural); weird.
inquiétante étrangeté
noun
(psychology, psychoanalysis, Freud) Something that is simultaneously familiar and strange, typically leading to feelings of discomfort.

What does "uncanny" mean?

  1. adj Strange in a way that feels unsettling or almost supernatural.
    "There was an uncanny silence in the house after everyone left."

uncanny in a sentence

  • There was an uncanny silence in the house after everyone left.
  • He bears an uncanny resemblance to his grandfather.

Common French translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "uncanny" in French?

"uncanny" in French is étrange, déroutant, déroutante. uncanny means: Strange in a way that feels unsettling or almost supernatural.

How do you use "uncanny" in a sentence?

Example: "There was an uncanny silence in the house after everyone left." In French, "uncanny" is étrange, déroutant, déroutante.

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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