pareil

pareil
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
adjective
a. the same
Cette assiette n'est pas pareille aux autres.This plate is not the same as the others.
b. identical
Les deux tableaux semblent pareils, mais il y a quelques différences.The two paintings look identical, but there are a few differences.
a. such a (with a singular noun)
Je ne sais pas ce qu'il est préférable de faire en pareille situation.I don't know what's best to do in such a situation.
b. such (with an uncountable or plural noun)
Le directeur ne sera jamais d’accord avec des idées pareilles !The director will never agree with such ideas!
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or another adverb (e.g., très, gentiment).
adverb
3.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(similarly)
a. the same
Nos triplées aiment s’habiller pareil.Our triplets like to dress the same.
4.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(likewise)
a. same
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Nous partons trois semaines en vacances, et vous ? - Pareil.We're going on vacation for three weeks. How about you? - Same.
b. same here
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Je suis content de te rencontrer enfin. - Pareil !I'm glad to finally meet you. - Same here!
5.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(all the same)
Regionalism used in Québec.
(Québec)
a. anyway
Il pleuvait fort, mais on est sortis pareil.It was raining hard, but we went out anyway.
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