No. 7,926 in French

special

Unique, exceptional, or distinct.

In a sentence

Elle a un talent spécial.
She has a special talent.
In this sentence, 'spécial' describes an extraordinary or uncommon characteristic of a talent.
Ce plat est vraiment spécial.
This dish is truly special.
Here, 'spécial' is used to emphasize the unique qualities of the dish, often regarding taste or presentation.
Ils organisent une réunion spéciale demain.
They are organizing a special meeting tomorrow.
In this case, 'spéciale' refers to a meeting designated for a unique or specific purpose, highlighting its importance.

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