matched

• Décrit quelque chose qui est égal en qualité, en force ou en capacité à un autre objet, ou qui correspond ou s'harmonise avec quelque chose d'autre.

Describes something that is equal in quality, strength, or ability to another thing, or that corresponds or harmonizes with something else.

1. Having a worthy opponent or equalB2formal

   Provided with a competitor or adversary of equal strength, skill, or quality.

   ayant un adversaire à sa mesure

   • The two tennis players were well-matched, making the final exciting.
   • In the debate, both sides were evenly matched.
   • The wrestler finally found a matched opponent.

   Synonymescomparableequal

   Antonymesunequalunmatched

2. Harmonizing or correspondingB1formal

   Going well together because of similar colors, patterns, styles, or qualities.

   assorti

   • The sofa and armchair are perfectly matched in fabric.
   • Her necklace and earrings were matched to her dress.
   • The wine was matched with a fine cheese.

   Synonymesalikecomplementarycoordinatedcorrespondingmatchingpairedsimilar

   Antonymesclashingincongruousmismatched

• 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