match

• Petite tige de bois ou de carton avec une extrémité inflammable servant à produire du feu, ou compétition ou jeu opposant deux ou plusieurs rivaux.

A noun referring to a small stick with a combustible tip used for lighting fires, or a contest or game between two or more opponents.

1. Game or contestA1formal

   A sports game or competition between two players or teams.

   Match sportif

   • The football match ended in a draw.
   • She won her tennis match in straight sets.
   • We watched the championship match on television.

   Synonymesboutcompetitioncontestfixturegamemeettie

2. Small stick for lighting fireA1formal

   A small stick with a head that ignites when struck against a rough surface.

   Allumette

   • He lit a candle with a match.
   • She struck a match to start the campfire.
   • The box of matches was empty.

   Synonymeslucifermatchsticksafety matchspillvesta

3. Something that corresponds or pairs wellA2formal

   A person or thing that is similar to or complements another.

   personne ou chose qui correspond

   • The curtains are a perfect match for the sofa.
   • They are a good match as business partners.
   • The colors of the painting are a match for the room's decor.

   Synonymescomplementcounterpartdoubleequalequivalentmateparallelpeertwin

   Antonymesmismatch

4. Marriage or romantic partnerB1formal

   A person considered as a potential partner in marriage or a romantic relationship.

   Parti (potentiel) pour mariage

   • Her parents thought he was a suitable match for her.
   • They made a love match despite their different backgrounds.
   • The match was arranged by their families.

   Synonymesbetrothedcompanionconsortintendedmatepartnerspouse

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de correspondre, d'égaler ou de convenir, ainsi que le fait de mettre des choses en accord ou de les opposer dans une compétition.

A verb used to indicate the act of corresponding, being equal or suitable, or bringing things into agreement or competition.

1. Correspond or be equalA2formal

   To be the same or similar in quality, color, design, or amount.

   correspondre, être assorti

   • The curtains match the sofa perfectly.
   • Her skills match the requirements of the job.
   • The colors of the painting match the room's decor.

   Synonymesaccordagreecoincideconformcorrespondequalfitparallelsquaretally

   Antonymescontrastdifferdisagreemismatch

2. To compete or opposeB1formal

   To be equal to someone or something in a competition or contest.

   Affronter, rivaliser avec

   • The two teams will match each other in the final.
   • He matched his opponent's strength in the boxing ring.
   • No one can match her speed in the race.

   Synonymesequalopposerival

   Antonymessurrenderwithdrawyield

3. To pair or combineB1formal

   To bring two things together because they are suitable or complementary.

   Apparier, assortir

   • The wine was matched with the cheese perfectly.
   • She matched the socks from the laundry pile.
   • The algorithm matches users based on their interests.

   Synonymescombinecoordinatecouplelinkpairunite

   Antonymesdisconnectdividepartseparatesplit