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match

/mætʃ/

match point

match points

match up

matchnoun

matches

/mætʃ/

Translations

matchSport.

The soccer match between the two rival teams was intense.

Le match de football entre les deux équipes rivales était intense.

allumette

He lit the candle with a match.

Il a allumé la bougie avec une allumette.

Additional translations

égalPersonne ou chose d'une force ou d'une qualité comparable.

partenairePour une personne ou une chose bien assortie à une autre.

mariageSens historique ou littéraire, notamment dans l'expression d'un mariage arrangé.

correspondantPour un élément complémentaire ou correspondant.

Definitions

A contest or game between two or more parties.

The soccer match between the two rival teams was intense.

A person or thing that is equal to another in quality or strength.

She finally found her match in the chess tournament.

A thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with a chemical substance that ignites when struck.

He lit the candle with a match.

A person or thing that is suitable for someone or something else.

They are a perfect match for each other.

A marriage or a prospective marriage partner.

Her parents arranged a match for her with a wealthy businessman.

One of a pair of corresponding or complementary items.

I still can’t find the match to this sock.

Synonyms

matchverb

matched

Past Simple

matched

Past Participle

matching

Gerund

/mætʃ/

Translations

correspondreHarmonisation ou concordance.

The curtains match the color of the walls perfectly.

Les rideaux correspondent parfaitement à la couleur des murs.

assortirMettre en relation des personnes ou des éléments compatibles.

The dating service aims to match singles with compatible partners.

Le service de rencontres vise à assortir les célibataires avec des partenaires compatibles.

égaler

She was able to match his score in the final round of the competition.

Elle a pu égaler son score lors du dernier tour de la compétition.

Additional translations

affronterSport.

Definitions

To correspond or cause to correspond in some essential respect; make or be harmonious.

The curtains match the color of the walls perfectly.

To pair or connect someone or something with another person or thing that is similar or suitable.

The dating service aims to match singles with compatible partners.

To equal or be equal to something in quality, amount, or value.

She was able to match his score in the final round of the competition.

To compete with someone or something in a contest or competition.

The two teams will match against each other in the finals.

Synonyms

Antonyms

matchadjective

/mætʃ/

Used attributively before another noun, especially in sports contexts (e.g., match tickets, match day).

Translations

Additional translations

sportifSe rapporte à un match ou à une rencontre sportive.

Definitions

Relating to or associated with a sports match or contest.

Match tickets will go on sale tomorrow.

Synonyms