No. 317 in French
particulier
"Particulier" in English means "particular" or "specific."
In a sentence
Ce livre est très particulier; il aborde des sujets rarement discutés.
This book is very particular; it addresses rarely discussed topics.
In this sentence, 'particulier' is used to mean 'special' or 'unique', describing the distinctive nature of the book.
Il a un intérêt particulier pour la musique classique.
He has a particular interest in classical music.
Here, 'particulier' refers to a 'specific' or 'notable' level of interest in classical music.
Chaque étudiant a des besoins particuliers que nous devons prendre en compte.
Each student has particular needs that we must take into account.
In this context, 'particulier' signifies 'individual' or 'specific', emphasizing the unique needs of every student.
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