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    Pairs (en. Peers)

    /pɛʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A group of two identical or similar elements.
    Twins are often perceived as a pair.
    Les jumeaux sont souvent perçus comme un pair.
    A partner in an activity.
    He chose a partner to play tennis.
    Il choisit un pair pour jouer au tennis.
    A set of two associates.
    The classmates worked together on the project.
    Les pairs de la classe ont travaillé ensemble sur le projet.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'paris', meaning 'equal' or 'similar'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    evens and odds
    Qualification of numbers, evens are divisible by two.
    pairs et impairs
    to act in pairs
    To work or act with a partner.
    agir en paire

    Related Words

    pairing
    The process of creating pairs.
    pairage
    parity
    Equality, often used in mathematics or economics.
    parité
    twins
    Two individuals born at the same time from the same mother.
    jumeaux

    Slang Meanings

    A friend or buddy.
    That's my buddy, we often hang out together.
    C'est mon pair, on traîne souvent ensemble.
    A counterpart in a competition.
    He defeated his counterpart in the tournament.
    Il a battu son pair au tournoi.