in common

• Phrase utilisée pour indiquer que deux personnes ou plus, ou deux choses ou plus, partagent une caractéristique, un intérêt ou une particularité commune.

A phrase used to indicate that two or more people or things share a particular characteristic, interest, or feature.

1. Shared characteristicsA2formal

   Having the same features, interests, or experiences as someone or something else.

   en commun

   • They have a lot in common, including a love for hiking.
   • The two paintings have nothing in common.
   • We discovered we had a mutual friend in common.

2. Shared ownership or useB1formal

   Something that is owned or used jointly by two or more people.

   en commun

   • The garden is a shared space in common for all residents.
   • They hold the property in common.
   • The resources are held in common by the community.