I like all fruits, but apples in particular.
in particular
idiomyou use this to point out one specific person, thing, or detail from a larger group.
Origin
disputed originRelated to French en particulier. Compare Spanish en particular and Italian in particolare.
The teacher praised the whole class, but she mentioned one student in particular for his hard work.
While the entire report highlights several areas for improvement, the committee focused on the budget deficit in particular during the final session.
Last updated April 22, 2026