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    Semblable (en. Similar)

    /sɑ̃.blabl/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    That has similarities with something.
    These two paintings are similar in terms of style.
    Ces deux tableaux sont semblables en termes de style.
    That has common characteristics.
    Twins are often considered similar.
    Les jumeaux sont souvent considérés comme semblables.
    That can be compared to another.
    This situation is similar to last year's.
    Cette situation est semblable à celle d'année dernière.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'similabilis', meaning 'that which can be similar'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Similar to
    That resembles
    semblable à
    To be similar
    To have a resemblance
    être semblable
    Similar resemblance
    Similarity between two things
    ressemblance semblable

    Related Words

    Similarity
    Characteristic of being similar.
    similarité
    Comparability
    Quality of being comparable.
    comparabilité
    Analogy
    Resemblance between two things.
    analogie

    Slang Meanings

    Used to describe two identical things in an informal context.
    This car model is similar to last year's.
    Ce modèle de voiture est semblable à celui de l'année dernière.
    Often said to ironize a situation that is too familiar.
    Ah, another similar problem, really!
    Ah, encore un problème semblable, vraiment !