No. 2,993 in French
insolites
Unusual or unexpected.
In a sentence
Les paysages de cette région sont vraiment insolites.
The landscapes of this region are truly unusual.
The word "insolites" is used here to describe landscapes that are unexpected, extraordinary, or stand out due to their uniqueness.
Lors de notre voyage, nous avons découvert des traditions insolites.
During our journey, we discovered unusual traditions.
Here, "insolites" characterizes traditions that are uncommon or peculiar, suggesting they differ from typical ones.
Elle a trouvé une manière insolite de résoudre ce problème.
She found an unusual way to solve this problem.
In this context, "insolite" refers to a manner that is out of the ordinary or unconventional in addressing the issue.
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