Pareil (en. The same)

/paʁɛj/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Who is the same, similar.
These two car models are the same.
Ces deux modèles de voiture sont pareils.
Used to say that two things are comparable.
The results of the two candidates are the same.
Les résultats des deux candidats sont pareils.
Sometimes used to express approval or conformity.
I find that it is the same for everyone.
Je trouve que c'est pareil pour tout le monde.

Etymology

Of Latin origin 'parilis', meaning 'similar'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

similar to
Similar to something.
pareil à
everything is the same
Everything is identical or similar.
tout est pareil
do as usual
Act in the same way as usual.
faire comme d'habitude

Related Words

perfect
Who is without flaw.
parfait
similarly
In a similar way.
pareillement
comparative
Which consists of comparing.
comparatif

Slang Meanings

Exactly like that.
It was the same, you saw!
C'était pareil, t'as vu !
No change, same thing.
It's always the same with him.
C'est toujours pareil avec lui.