duo

• Nom désignant un ensemble de deux personnes ou objets, souvent utilisé pour deux interprètes ou une paire d'éléments.

A noun referring to a pair of people or things, often used for two performers or a matching set.

1. Two items of the same kindB1formal

   A pair of two identical or similar things.

   paire d'objets identiques

   • The duo of paintings hung side by side in the gallery.
   • She bought a duo of matching vases for the living room.
   • The duo of books on the shelf were both by the same author.

   Synonymesbracecoupledoubletdyadpairtwosome

2. Two performers or singersA2formal

   A pair of musicians, singers, or other performers who perform together.

   duo (musique)

   • The guitar duo played a beautiful melody.
   • They are a famous singing duo from the 1980s.
   • The comedy duo had the audience laughing all night.

   Synonymescoupleduetpairtwosome

3. A pair who associate with one anotherA2informal

   Two people who are closely associated, such as friends, partners, or colleagues.

   duo (personnes associées)

   • The dynamic duo solved the mystery together.
   • They are an inseparable duo at work.
   • The duo of detectives worked on the case for months.

   Synonymescoupledyadpairtwosome

4. Musical composition for two performersB1formal

   A piece of music written for two performers, often a duet.

   duo (composition musicale pour deux interprètes)

   • The pianist and violinist performed a beautiful duo.
   • The composer wrote a new duo for flute and clarinet.
   • They practiced the duo for weeks before the concert.

   Synonymesduet