analogy

• Ressemblance établie entre deux choses différentes, souvent pour expliquer ou clarifier en soulignant une similitude de structure ou de fonction.

A comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification, highlighting similarities in structure or function.

1. Comparison for explanationB2formal

   A comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification.

   comparaison explicative

   • The teacher used an analogy of a river to explain the flow of electricity.
   • He drew an analogy between the human brain and a computer.
   • This analogy helps simplify a complex concept.

   Synonymescomparisoncorrespondenceequivalencelikenessmetaphorparallelrelationresemblancesimilaritysimile

2. Similarity in functionB2formal

   A similarity or correspondence between the functions or structures of different things.

   Analogie de fonction

   • There is an analogy between the wings of a bird and the wings of an airplane.
   • The analogy between the two systems is striking.
   • Scientists often find analogies in nature to design new technologies.

   Synonymescorrespondenceequivalenceparallelresemblancesimilarity