Pareille (en. Same)

/paʁɛj/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Who is similar or identical to something else.
This dress is the same as the one I bought yesterday.
Cette robe est pareille à celle que j'ai achetée hier.
Used to express a similarity in a comparison.
She has a voice similar to that of a famous singer.
Elle a une voix pareille à celle d'une chanteuse célèbre.

Etymology

From the Latin 'paria', which means equal.

Common Phrases and Expressions

similar to
of the same nature as
pareille à
similarly
in a similar manner
pareillement
not the same
different
pas pareil

Related Words

same
masculine of same, meaning the same thing.
pareil
parity
equality, especially in terms of value or condition.
parité

Slang Meanings

Used to indicate that something is very similar.
This car is too similar to mine.
Cette voiture est trop pareille à la mienne.
In a negative context, to say that something is poorly imitating.
His imitation was similar, but not at the same level.
Son imitation était pareille, mais pas au niveau.