Comparaisons (en. Comparisons)

/kɔ̃.pa.ʁɛ.zɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Evaluation of the resemblances or differences between two or more elements.

The comparisons between these two works of art reveal surprising similarities.

Les comparaisons entre ces deux œuvres d'art révèlent des similarités surprenantes.

Use of comparisons in a speech or text.

The author makes poetic comparisons to enrich his narrative.

L'auteur fait des comparaisons poétiques pour enrichir son récit.

Rhetorical process that establishes a link between two notions based on a common point.

Comparisons help illuminate ideas by making them more accessible.

Les comparaisons permettent d'éclairer les idées en les rendant plus accessibles.

From the verb compare, from Latin 'comparare', meaning 'to put together'.

comparisons between

Establishing links or similarities between two subjects.

comparaisons entre

to make comparisons

Analyzing the resemblances or differences.

faire des comparaisons

to draw comparisons

Deriving conclusions from comparisons.

tirer des comparaisons

compare

Relating elements to analyze their differences and similarities.

comparer

analysis

Close examination of an element or a set of elements.

analyse

evaluation

Act of determining the value or quality of something.

évaluation

To compare in an exaggerated or humorous way.

He often makes comparisons that border on the absurd, but that's what makes him funny.

Il fait souvent des comparaisons qui frôlent l'absurde, mais c'est ce qui le rend drôle.

To draw parallels in a sarcastic manner.

Her comparisons are always tinged with sarcasm; she likes to provoke.

Ses comparaisons sont toujours teintées de sarcasme, elle aime provoquer.