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match
A noun is a word that refers to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., femme, chat, maison).
1. (sports)
a. le match (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
The soccer match between the two rival teams was intense.Le match de foot entre les deux équipes rivales était intense.
b. la rencontre (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
The Spain-France match will be held tomorrow in Barcelona.La rencontre Espagne-France aura lieu demain à Barcelone.
2. (matchstick)
a. l'allumette (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
Use a match to light the candle.Utilise une allumette pour allumer la bougie.
3. (equal)
a. l'égal (M), l'égale (F)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
During the chess tournament, Alice finally found her match in Leo.Pendant le tournoi d'échecs, Alice a enfin trouvé son égal en la personne de Leo.
a. le mariage (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
In some cultures, parents decide their children's matches.Dans certaines cultures, les parents décident des mariages de leurs enfants.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., acheter).
6. (to pair)
a. associer
For this activity, you match the word with its definition.Pour cette activité, vous associez le mot à sa définition.
7. (to equal)
a. égaler
My enthusiasm for soccer doesn't match my husband's.Mon engouement pour le football n’égale pas celui de mon mari.
a. opposer
I was hoping the draw would match me with a strong opponent.J’espérais que le tirage m'opposerait à un adversaire fort.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., éternuer.).
a. être assorti
Look at that couple over there. Their outfits match!Regardez ce couple là-bas. Leurs tenues sont assorties !
b. aller ensemble
Your shoes and belt don't match.Tes chaussures et ta ceinture ne vont pas ensemble.
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