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offbeat

/ˈɒf.biːt/

/ˈɔːf.biːt/

Translations

offbeatnoun

offbeats

/ˈɒf.biːt/

/ˈɔːf.biːt/

contretempsTerme musical.

The drummer added an offbeat to give the song a unique rhythm.

Le batteur a ajouté un contretemps pour donner à la chanson un rythme unique.

originalPersonne au comportement ou aux idées peu conventionnels.

He was considered an offbeat in the corporate world due to his unusual ideas and approach.

On le considérait comme un original dans le monde de l’entreprise en raison de ses idées et de son approche inhabituelles.

Additional translations

excentriqueTerme fréquent pour une personne atypique.

Synonyms

weak beat

offbeatadjective

more offbeat

Comp.

most offbeat

Super.

décaléSe dit d’une personne, d’un style ou d’une idée qui sort des sentiers battus.

Her offbeat sense of style always made her stand out in a crowd.

Son style décalé la faisait toujours ressortir dans la foule.

syncopéEmploi musical.

The guitarist played an offbeat rhythm that energized the crowd.

Le guitariste a joué un rythme syncopé qui a électrisé la foule.

Additional translations

reculéLieu situé à l’écart, peu fréquenté.

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offbeatnoun

A musical note or beat that is not on the main beat, often used in syncopation.

The drummer added an offbeat to give the song a unique rhythm.

A person who is unconventional or eccentric.

He was considered an offbeat in the corporate world due to his unusual ideas and approach.

offbeatadjective

Unconventional or unusual in a way that is interesting or appealing.

Her offbeat sense of style always made her stand out in a crowd.

Relating to or characterized by syncopation; not on the main beat.

The guitarist played an offbeat rhythm that energized the crowd.

Situated away from the usual route or center; out-of-the-way.

They spent the afternoon exploring an offbeat café down a quiet alley.