Comparé (en. Compared)

/kɔ̃.pa.ʁe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
It is a term denoting a relation to establish similarities or differences.
The comparison of the two models revealed distinct advantages.
Le comparé des deux modèles a révélé des avantages distincts.
adjective
Which has been related to something else.
The compared results show significant differences.
Les résultats comparés montrent des différences significatives.
Relative to a comparison.
He has a comparative view of cultures.
Il a une vision comparée des cultures.

Etymology

From Latin 'comparatus', past participle of 'comparare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

comparing apples and oranges
Comparing elements that are not comparable.
comparer les pommes et les poires
making a comparison
Engaging in a comparative analysis.
faire de la comparaison
comparative reflection
A study or examination between different entities.
réflexion comparée

Related Words

compare
Relating to note similarities and differences.
comparer
comparison
Process of evaluating similarity or difference.
comparaison
comparative
A term or form that expresses comparison.
comparatif

Slang Meanings

Comparing without basis.
He has no arguments for his comparison, it's just a sweeping comparison.
Il n'a pas d'arguments pour sa comparaison, c'est juste une comparaison à l'emporte-pièce.
Jumping to hasty conclusions.
Don't make comparisons too quickly, you might be wrong.
Fais pas de comparé trop vite, tu risques de te tromper.