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    Compare (en. Compared)

    /kɔ̃.paʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To evaluate the similarities or differences between something.
    It is important to compare prices before buying.
    Il est important de comparer les prix avant d'acheter.
    To establish a relationship or link between objects.
    Researchers compare the results of the two studies.
    Les chercheurs comparent les résultats des deux études.
    To relate elements in order to draw conclusions.
    She compared her experience with that of her colleagues.
    Elle a comparé son expérience avec celle de ses collègues.
    Also comparing the performances of different candidates.
    The jury must compare the performances of the participants.
    Le jury doit comparer les prestations des participants.

    Etymology

    The origin of the word comes from the Latin 'comparare', which means 'to put together'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Comparing apples and oranges
    Referring to a comparison that is not relevant.
    Comparer des pommes et des oranges

    Related Words

    comparison
    The act of comparing, an assessment of similarities and differences.
    comparaison
    comparative
    An adjective or adverb used to express a comparison.
    comparatif
    comparable
    That is likely to be compared.
    comparable

    Slang Meanings

    To compare something in an exaggerated way.
    He likes to compare his car to a Ferrari, even though it is ordinary.
    Il aime comparer sa voiture à une Ferrari, alors qu'elle est ordinaire.
    To make comparisons jokingly.
    They started to compare their video game scores humorously.
    Ils ont commencé à comparer leurs scores de jeux vidéo avec humour.