Usage Note
rarement is the adverb of rare and typically follows the verb it modifies. Its antonym is souvent (often) or fréquemment (frequently). The phrase rare mais précieux ('rare but precious') shows the adjective root in use.
Examples
"Il sort rarement le soir."
Natural Translation
He rarely goes out in the evening.

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