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    Paires (en. Pairs)

    /pɛʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Two objects or units that go together, often of the same kind.
    He bought a pair of shoes.
    Il a acheté une paire de chaussures.
    A group of two.
    Pairs of dice are often used in games.
    Les paires de dés sont souvent utilisées dans les jeux.
    Partners in a dance or activity.
    Pairs at the ball are often formed by couples.
    Les paires dans le bal sont souvent formées par des couples.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'paria', which means 'two' or 'couple'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to make a pair
    Create a unit of two elements.
    faire une paire
    to have pairs
    To possess similar or identical elements.
    avoir des paires
    to find one’s pair
    To find one's partner or equal.
    trouver sa paire

    Related Words

    pair
    A unit of two elements.
    paire
    couple
    A group of individuals that match each other.
    pair
    decouple
    When one element separates from its pair.
    décapare

    Slang Meanings

    A person who is very similar to another.
    This is my pair, we look a lot alike.
    C'est ma paire, on se ressemble beaucoup.
    A close friend or companion.
    He is my pair, we do everything together.
    Il est ma paire, on fait tout ensemble.