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special

UK
/ˈspɛʃ.əl/
US
/ˈspɛʃ.əl/

Translations

specialadjective
more special
Comp.
most special
Super.
UK
/ˈspɛʃ.əl/
US
/ˈspɛʃ.əl/
She received a special award for her outstanding performance.
Elle a reçu un prix spécial pour sa performance exceptionnelle.
He has a special talent for playing the piano.
Il a un talent particulier pour jouer du piano.
She received a special award for her outstanding performance.
Elle a reçu une récompense exceptionnelle pour sa performance remarquable.
Additional translations
spécifiqueSurtout dans le sens de fonction ou de rôle déterminé.
Synonyms
unique
distinct
particular
exceptional
extraordinary
notable
singular
specific
uncommon
rare
Antonyms
ordinary
common
usual
specialnoun
specials
pl
UK
/ˈspɛʃəl/
US
/ˈspɛʃəl/
plat du jourAu restaurant, pour un plat hors carte ou proposé à prix réduit.
Today's special is grilled salmon with a side of asparagus.
Le plat du jour est un saumon grillé avec des asperges.
Additional translations
spécialSens journalistique ou audiovisuel, avec ellipses possibles selon le contexte.
agent auxiliaire de policeSurtout au Royaume-Uni.
Synonyms
special offer
deal
offer
bargain
promotion
sale
discount
program
TV special
telecast
broadcast
show
feature presentation
daily special
chef's special
dish of the day
special edition
specialadverb
UK
/ˈspɛʃ.əl/
US
/ˈspɛʃ.əl/
Used informally to mean 'especially' or 'particularly'.
Additional translations
spécialementFamilier; emploi adverbial non standard.
Synonyms
especially
particularly
specifically
notably
expressly
peculiarly
uniquely
unusually
markedly
distinctly
exceptionally

Definitions

specialadjective
Better, greater, or otherwise different from what is usual.
She received a special award for her outstanding performance.
Particular or unique to a person or thing.
He has a special talent for playing the piano.
Designed or organized for a particular purpose or occasion.
They held a special meeting to discuss the urgent matter.
Having a specific or particular function or role.
The special committee was formed to address the issue.
specialnoun
A thing, such as a product or broadcast, that is designed or organized for a particular occasion or purpose.
The restaurant is offering a lunch special today that includes a drink and dessert.
A television program or other entertainment that is not part of a regular series.
The holiday special will air on Christmas Eve and feature a variety of musical performances.
A dish not on the regular menu at a restaurant, often offered at a reduced price.
Today's special is grilled salmon with a side of asparagus.
An auxiliary or volunteer police officer, especially in the United Kingdom; a special constable.
He joined the force as a special to support the full-time officers in his town.
specialadverb
In an exceptional or particular manner; especially (informal).
They treated us special because it was our anniversary.
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