Pareilles (en. Similar)

/paʁɛj/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Which is of the same nature, of the same category.
These two ideas are similar and deserve to be explored.
Ces deux idées sont pareilles et méritent d'être explorées.
Which resembles something else.
The results of this test are similar to those of last year.
Les résultats de ce test sont pareils à ceux de l'année dernière.
Refers to things or people of the same kind.
There are no such opportunities in this city.
Il n'y a pas de pareilles opportunités dans cette ville.

Etymology

The word 'pareilles' comes from the Old French 'pareil', deriving from Latin 'parialis'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

similar things
Things similar to those mentioned.
des pareilles
to similar things
To things of the same nature.
à des pareilles
there are no equals
Nothing comparable exists.
il n'y a pas de pareilles

Related Words

pareil
Adjective describing something similar.
pareil
identical
Which is exactly the same.
identique
similar
Which has resemblances.
similaire

Slang Meanings

Pareilles, used to describe something very similar in everyday language.
The two cars are similar; we have difficulty distinguishing them.
Les deux voitures sont pareilles, on a du mal à les différencier.
Used to express astonishment at a similar situation.
I never thought I would see such things!
Jamais je ne pensais voir des pareilles choses !