Semblables (en. Similar)

/sɑ̃.bla.b/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Who resembles something or someone.
These two paintings are similar in style.
Ces deux tableaux sont semblables en style.
Who has common points.
The opinions of the two groups are similar.
Les opinions des deux groupes sont semblables.
Equivalent or comparable.
The results of the two tests are similar.
Les résultats des deux tests sont semblables.

Etymology

Comes from the Latin 'similabilis', derived from 'similis' which means similar, alike.

Common Phrases and Expressions

make comparisons with peers
Comparing people or things that have similar characteristics.
faire des comparaisons avec des semblables
similar but different
Similar in appearance but having notable differences.
semblables mais différents

Related Words

resemblance
Characteristic of what resembles.
ressemblance
similar
Which resembles something else.
similaire
analogical
Which is based on an analogy.
analogique

Slang Meanings

People who share similar characteristics or status.
This group is filled with peers who grew up in the same neighborhood.
Ce groupe est rempli de semblables qui ont grandi dans le même quartier.
Individuals perceived as copies of one another.
All these influencers look alike; they are similar.
Tous ces influenceurs se ressemblent, ce sont des semblables.