Parallèlement (en. In parallel)

/pa.ʁa.le.mã/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adverb
Indicates that two or more things are happening at the same time.
The renovation work is advancing in parallel with the construction of the new building.
Les travaux de rénovation avancent parallèlement à la construction du nouveau bâtiment.
Occurs in relation to something else.
He studied law while working.
Il a étudié le droit parallèlement à son emploi.
Expresses a comparison of situations or actions that occur simultaneously.
The economic crisis manifested itself in parallel with social unrest.
La crise économique s'est manifestée parallèlement à des troubles sociaux.

Etymology

From Latin 'parallelus', derived from 'par' (beside) and 'allelé' (other).

Common Phrases and Expressions

parallel to
As a parallel or at the same time as something.
parallèlement à
work parallelly
Carrying out several tasks at the same time.
travailler parallèlement
study parallelly
Learning while other commitments are present.
étudier parallèlement

Related Words

parallel
Which is equidistant at every point from a line or a conjugated plane.
parallèle
simultaneous
Which occurs at the same time.
simultané
joint
Which evolves in connection with something else.
conjoint

Slang Meanings

On the same level
Both left on the same level, working parallelly.
Tous deux sont partis à la même enseigne, travaillant parallèlement.
Side by side
They are progressing side by side in their project, parallelly to each other.
Ils avancent bord à bord dans leur projet, parallèlement l'un à l'autre.