Inégale (en. Uneven)
/i.ne.gal/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Characterizes something that lacks equality.
This competition is unequal among the participants.
Cette compétition est inégale entre les participants.
Designates a disadvantageous situation or condition.
Working conditions are unequal for the employees.
Les conditions de travail sont inégales pour les employés.
Highlights a considerable difference.
Resources are unequal across regions.
Les ressources sont inégales selon les régions.
Etymology
From the Latin 'inalis', which means unequal, with the prefix 'in-' meaning 'not'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
unequal
Which establishes inequality, favoring certain people at the expense of others.
inégalitaire
unequal situation
Circumstance where resources or rights are not distributed equitably.
situation inégale
Related Words
equality
State of that which is equal.
égalité
imbalance
Lack of balance, harmony.
déséquilibre
Slang Meanings
State of unbalanced competition.
This battle is really unequal, they have no chance.
Cette bataille est vraiment inégale, ils n'ont aucune chance.
Situation where one party has too many advantages.
Their team is unequal, they are ridiculously superior.
Leur équipe est inégale, ils sont ridiculement supérieurs.