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    Parallèle (en. Parallel)

    /paʁalɛl/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A line or plane that is always the same distance from another.
    The two train tracks are parallel.
    Les deux rails du train sont parallèles.
    A reference or comparison between two things.
    The teacher drew a parallel between history and literature.
    Le professeur a fait un parallèle entre l'histoire et la littérature.
    A projection or similarity.
    He established a parallel between his experience and that of others.
    Il a établi un parallèle entre son expérience et celle des autres.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'parallelus', derived from Greek 'parallēlos' meaning 'side by side'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to draw a parallel
    To establish a comparison or resemblance between two elements.
    faire un parallèle
    parallel line
    A line that does not intersect with another.
    ligne parallèle
    parallel point of view
    A perspective that addresses two subjects simultaneously.
    point de vue parallèle

    Related Words

    parallelism
    Characteristic of what is parallel.
    parallélisme
    in parallel
    In a parallel manner, at the same time.
    parallèlement
    line of latitude
    Imaginary line on the Earth's surface, parallel to the equator.
    parallèle de latitude

    Slang Meanings

    To stay away or distanced from a problem.
    He prefers to stay out of conflicts.
    Il préfère rester en parallèle des conflits.