Pareils (en. Same)

/paʁɛj/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Refers to things that are of the same kind or resemble each other.
He has tastes similar to his.
Il a des goûts pareils aux siens.
Characteristic of a similar concept or state.
Similar events happen often.
Des événements pareils se produisent souvent.
Used to refer to similar objects or situations.
We encountered similar problems during our trip.
Nous avons rencontré des problèmes pareils lors de notre voyage.

Etymology

From Old French 'pareil', derived from Latin 'par collum'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

similar things
similar or identical things.
des choses pareilles
similar to
similar to or representing something.
pareils comme
similar to
identical or resembling.
pareil à

Related Words

similar
Having similarities with something else.
similaire
resembling
Which resembles another thing.
semblable
identical
Which is exactly the same.
identique

Slang Meanings

It's the same thing.
For me, it's the same.
Pour moi, c'est pareil.
It's identical.
These shoes are the same as the ones I have.
Ces chaussures sont pareilles à celles que j'ai.