same
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
adjective
a. même
The same cashier is always here whenever I come in.La même caissière est toujours là à chaque fois que j’entre.
a. même
Gia, you're the same woman I met 30 years ago.Gia, tu es la même femme que j’ai rencontrée il y a 30 ans.
A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., elle, lui).
pronoun
a. même
Ibrahim ordered a salad, and Travis had the same.Ibrahim a commandé une salade et Travis a pris la même.
b. même chose
I think I'll take a nap before dinner. - I think I'll do the same!Je crois que je vais faire une sieste avant le dîner. - Je pense que je vais faire la même chose !
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or another adverb (e.g., très, gentiment).
adverb
a. de la même manière
I love all of Toni Morrison's novels the same.J’aime tous les romans de Toni Morrison de la même manière.
b. pareil
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
You talk the same; you walk the same. You look like twins!Vous parlez pareil, vous marchez pareil. On dirait des jumeaux !
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Allez !).
interjection
5.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(used to express similarity)
a. moi aussi
Oh, I love this movie! - Same!Oh, j’adore ce film ! - Moi aussi !
b. pareil
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
I feel like this week has been 20 days long. - Same!J’ai l’impression que cette semaine a duré 20 jours. - Pareil !
c. idem
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
I love bread above all other things. - Same!J’aime le pain plus que tout. - Idem !
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