nounnoun
la paire
pair
C’est deux choses ou personnes qui vont ensemble ou qui sont identiques.
Paire is a French noun that translates to pair in English.
Meaning:
- A set of two things that are similar or intended to be used together.
Example: A pair of shoes, a pair of socks. - A matched set of two related items or people.
Example: A pair of twins, a pair of gloves.
Parts of the Word:
- It does not have distinct prefixes or suffixes as a simple noun.
- The term originates from Latin "par," meaning equal or a set.
Synonyms:
- Couple (more general, can refer to two people or things together)
- Double (something consisting of two parts)
- Matching set (emphasizes similarity)
Antonyms:
- Singleton (something that is single, not part of a pair)
- Individual (one, separate)
Additional Notes:
- Paire is often used in the plural form paires when referring to multiple pairs.
- In cards, paire also means a pair (two cards of the same rank).
Overall, paire is used whenever two objects or people are conceptually or physically joined or matched as a set of two.
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Examples
Je porte une paire de chaussures.noun
I am wearing a pair of shoes.
Voici une belle paire de gants.noun
Here is a beautiful pair of gloves.
Il a acheté plusieurs paires de chaussettes neuves.noun
He bought several pairs of new socks.
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