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equal

/ˈiːkwəl/

/ˈikwəl/

equalverb

equaled

Past Simple

equaled

Past Participle

equaling

Gerund

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Translations

égaler

One euro roughly equals one U.S. dollar at today’s rate.

Un euro égale approximativement un dollar américain au taux d’aujourd’hui.

Definitions

To be the same in quantity, size, degree, value, or status as something else; to match.

One euro roughly equals one U.S. dollar at today’s rate.

To achieve or match (a particular level or record).

The sprinter equaled the Olympic record in the 100-meter dash.

Synonyms

amount to

be equivalent to

level

tally with

measure up to

correspond

equaladjective

more equal

Comp.

most equal

Super.

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Translations

égal

The two teams were equal in strength, making the match very competitive.

Les deux équipes étaient égales en force, ce qui rendait le match très disputé.

Additional translations

apteAu sens de « equal to » : capable de faire face à une tâche ou à une responsabilité.

Definitions

Being the same in quantity, size, degree, or value.

The two teams were equal in strength, making the match very competitive.

Having the same rights, status, or opportunities as others.

The new policy ensures that all employees are equal regardless of their background.

Evenly balanced or proportioned.

The cake was cut into equal slices so that everyone could have a fair share.

Adequate or competent for a given task, challenge, or responsibility (usually followed by “to”).

Despite her young age, she proved equal to the demanding role of team leader.

Synonyms

Antonyms

equalnoun

equals

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Translations

égal

In the eyes of the law, all citizens are considered equals.

Aux yeux de la loi, tous les citoyens sont considérés comme des égaux.

Definitions

A person or thing considered to be the same as another in status or quality.

In the eyes of the law, all citizens are considered equals.

A person or thing that is the same as another in quantity, size, degree, or value.

The two teams were equals in terms of skill and determination.

Synonyms

equaladverb

Dialectal/non-standard use meaning “equally; in equal parts.”

Translations

égalementEmploi rare ou non standard au sens de « equally ».

He divided the money equal among his children.

Il a réparti l’argent également entre ses enfants.

Definitions

In equal shares or proportions; equally (chiefly dialectal or non-standard).

He divided the money equal among his children.

Synonyms

comparably

just as

to the same extent

in the same way

as well