Se remarquer énormément parce qu'on est très différent de son environnement.
To be very noticeable because very different from surroundings.
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Sa veste jaune vif détonne ici. — His bright yellow jacket sticks out like a sore thumb here.
Pourquoi ce tableau détonne-t-il autant dans cette pièce ? — Why does that painting stick out like a sore thumb in this room?
Ne mets pas cette tenue ; elle détonnera à la fête. — Don't wear that outfit; it will stick out like a sore thumb at the party.
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