L'égal (en. Legal)

/le.ɡal/

Meaning & Definition

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adjective

Who is in accordance with law and the principle of justice.

All citizens are equal before the law.

Tous les citoyens sont égaux devant la loi.

Equivalent, of the same value or degree.

Both solutions are equally valid.

Les deux solutions sont également valables.

Synonym of 'identical' or 'similar'.

The two candidates have equal skills.

Les deux candidats ont des compétences égales.

From the Latin 'aequalis', meaning 'equal' or 'at the same level'.

At the very least, all are equal

This means that everyone has the same rights.

À tout le moins, tous sont égaux

To be on equal footing

Having the same chances or rights.

Être sur un pied d'égalité

All equal before the law

Legal principle that the law applies equally to all.

Tous égaux devant la loi

equality

State of being equal, in rights or value.

égalité

equalization

Action of making equal.

égalisation

equivalence

Relation of equality between two things.

équivalence

Having the same status or position.

In our group, we are all equals.

Dans notre bande, on est tous égals.

Being at the same level in a competition.

This match was very close, the teams were equal.

Ce match était hyper serré, les équipes étaient égales.