equivalent

• Se dit de ce qui est égal en valeur, en quantité, en fonction ou en sens à autre chose.

Describes something that is equal in value, amount, function, or meaning to something else.

1. Equal in value or functionB2formal

   Having the same value, amount, meaning, or function as something else.

   Équivalent (égal en valeur ou fonction)

   • One dollar is equivalent to about 0.85 euros.
   • The two words are equivalent in meaning.
   • This certificate is equivalent to a university degree.

   Synonymesanalogouscommensuratecomparablecorrespondingequalidenticalinterchangeableparallelsametantamount

   Antonymesdifferentunequal

2. Corresponding or comparableB2formal

   Being essentially equal in effect or significance.

   Équivalent (correspondant ou comparable)

   • His silence was equivalent to an admission of guilt.
   • The new law is equivalent to the previous one in its impact.
   • A lack of sleep is equivalent to a decline in cognitive function.

   Synonymesalikeanalogouscommensuratecomparablecorrespondingequalparalleltantamount

   Antonymesdifferentdisparatedissimilarincomparableunequal

• Nom désignant quelque chose d'égal en valeur, en quantité, en fonction ou en signification à une autre chose.

A noun referring to something that is equal in value, amount, function, or meaning to something else.

1. Equal in value or functionB2formal

   A thing that is equal in value, amount, meaning, or importance to something else.

   Équivalent (égal en valeur ou fonction)

   • This diploma is the equivalent of a university degree.
   • The new currency is the equivalent of the old one.
   • She received the equivalent of a full scholarship.

   Synonymescorollarycounterpartequalmatchparallelpeertwin

   Antonymesdifferentdissimilarunequalunlike

2. Corresponding counterpartB2formal

   A person or thing that corresponds to another in function or position.

   équivalent (correspondant)

   • The British Prime Minister is the equivalent of the US President in terms of power.
   • This machine is the equivalent of the older model.
   • The role of a manager here is the equivalent of a director in other companies.

   Synonymescorollarycounterpartequalmatchparallelpeertwin