how to pronounce curieux

/ky.ʁjø/

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curieux is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of curieux in a speech by a native speaker of standard french:

“… fut le théâtre absolument curieux où se …”

meanings of curieux

adjective:

Curious, inquisitive, intrigued, wondering; possessing curiosity.
Curious, unusual, interesting, quaint; inducing curiosity.

noun:

Rubbernecker.

curieux frequency in french - B2 level of CEFR

the word curieux occurs in french on average 31.5 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for B2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.