Used attributively before another noun to indicate that something is designed for or involves two people or things (e.g., pair programming, pair skating).

en binômeS’emploie pour une activité réalisée à deux.

Pair programming sessions often improve code quality.

Les séances de programmation en binôme améliorent souvent la qualité du code.

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pairnoun

Two corresponding things designed for use together.

I bought a new pair of shoes yesterday.

Two people who are associated together, often in a romantic or professional context.

The pair decided to start a business together.

A set of two similar or identical items.

I need a pair of gloves for the winter.

A couple in a card game, consisting of two cards of the same rank.

He won the round with a pair of aces.

In some legislative bodies, an arrangement between two members of opposing parties to abstain from voting so that the result is unaffected.

Because of their pair, neither MP voted on the controversial bill.

pairverb

To join or match two individual items so they function or are used together.

After doing the laundry, she had to pair the socks before putting them away.

To form a partnership or team with someone.

For the project, we need to pair with a classmate to complete the assignment.

To arrange animals in pairs for breeding.

The zookeeper decided to pair the pandas to encourage mating.

To establish a wireless connection between two electronic devices.

First, pair your headphones with the laptop via Bluetooth.

pairadjective

Used before another noun to indicate that something involves or is designed for two people or things acting together.

Pair programming sessions often improve code quality.