alike

• Se dit de deux ou plusieurs choses qui se ressemblent ou sont identiques l'une à l'autre.

Describes two or more things that are similar or identical to each other.

1. Similar or identicalA2formal

   Being similar in appearance, nature, or character.

   semblable, pareil

   • The twins look very much alike.
   • These two paintings are strikingly alike.
   • Their opinions on the matter are alike.

   Synonymesakinanalogouscomparablecorrespondingequivalentidenticalindistinguishablelikesimilaruniform

   Antonymesdifferentdissimilardistinctunlike

2. In the same wayB1formal

   Used to indicate that something applies equally to two or more people or things.

   de la même manière

   • The new policy affects both teachers and students alike.
   • The festival is enjoyed by young and old alike.
   • The law applies to citizens and visitors alike.

   Synonymesequallyidenticallysamesimilarlyuniformly

   Antonymesdifferentlyseparately

• Adverbe signifiant « de la même manière » ou « semblablement ». Il indique que deux ou plusieurs choses sont considérées ou traitées de façon identique, ou qu'une action s'applique également à plusieurs parties.

An adverb meaning 'in the same manner' or 'similarly.' It is used to indicate that two or more things are treated or considered in the same way, or that something applies equally to multiple parties.

1. In the same wayB1formal

   In a similar manner; equally.

   de la même manière

   • The twins dress alike.
   • All the students were treated alike by the teacher.
   • The rules apply to everyone alike.

   Synonymescorrespondinglyequallyidenticallysamesimilarly

   Antonymesdifferentlyunequally

2. Both or equallyB1formal

   Used after two nouns to mean both people or things equally.

   tous deux, également

   • The news shocked young and old alike.
   • The film appealed to critics and audiences alike.
   • The policy affects employers and employees alike.

   Synonymesequally