rare

In French, the word 'rare' is used in the same way as in English to describe something that is uncommon or infrequent. It can refer to items, occurrences, or qualities that are not often found. For instance, one might say 'C'est une espèce rare' to mean 'It is a rare species.' The context of the conversation often dictates whether 'rare' is describing a positive or negative aspect.