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    Comparaison (en. Comparison)

    /kɔ̃.pa.ʁɛ.zɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Relationship between two elements to note their similarities and differences.
    The comparison between these two paintings reveals very different styles.
    La comparaison entre ces deux tableaux révèle des styles très différents.
    Process of establishing similarities or differences.
    The comparison of the results helped identify the errors.
    La comparaison des résultats a permis d'identifier les erreurs.
    A figure of speech that involves bringing two ideas closer together by an explicit link.
    In this poem, the comparison between love and the sea is very evocative.
    Dans ce poème, la comparaison entre l'amour et la mer est très évocatrice.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'comparatio', derived from 'comparare' which means 'to place side by side'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to make a comparison
    Establishing a relationship between two things.
    faire une comparaison
    comparison is not reason
    This means that a comparison does not necessarily justify a conclusion.
    comparaison n'est pas raison
    mandatory comparison
    Necessary assessment in a given context.
    comparaison obligatoire

    Related Words

    to compare
    Establishing a relationship between two or more elements.
    comparer
    comparative
    Related to comparison or a comparative evaluation.
    comparatif
    comparatively
    In a comparative manner.
    comparativement

    Slang Meanings

    To compare informally.
    One can make a comparison between these films without overthinking it.
    On peut faire une comparaison entre ces films sans se prendre la tête.
    To use an exaggerated comparison.
    He made a comparison so far-fetched that it was comical.
    Il a fait une comparaison tellement tirée par les cheveux que c'en était comique.