No. 12,362 in French

étrangement

Strangely.

In a sentence

Étrangement, il a décidé de partir sans prévenir personne.
Strangely, he decided to leave without informing anyone.
In this sentence, 'étrangement' is used as an adverb to introduce an unusual or unexpected action.
Je trouve étrangement cette musique très apaisante.
I find this music strangely very soothing.
Here, 'étrangement' is used to express a surprising manner of perception or feeling towards the music.
Ils se sont étrangement rapprochés après leur dispute.
They have strangely grown closer after their argument.
In this statement, 'étrangement' indicates an unexpected or peculiar development in their relationship.

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