Deux (en. Two)

/dø/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

numeral

Indicates the quantity of two units.

There are two apples on the table.

Il y a deux pommes sur la table.

Used in mathematical operations.

Two plus two equals four.

Deux plus deux égalent quatre.

Can be used to indicate choices.

There are two possible options.

Il y a deux options possibles.

From the Latin 'duo', meaning two.

two weights, two measures

Expression highlighting the injustice of applying different rules depending on the circumstances.

deux poids, deux mesures

face to face

Interview or meeting between two people.

tête à tête

double

Refers to something that is double of something.

double

binary

Refers to something that can be divided into two categories.

binaire

Duo, a duo of people or things.

This group is a true pair of shock.

Ce groupe est un vrai deux de choc.

A couple, often used informally.

Look at them, they really are a nice pair.

Regarde-les, ils sont vraiment un beau deux.