pair

• Nom désignant deux choses du même genre utilisées ou considérées ensemble, comme une paire de chaussures ou de gants. Peut aussi désigner un ensemble de deux éléments associés.

A noun referring to two things of the same kind that are used or considered together, such as a pair of shoes or gloves.

1. Set of twoA1formal

   Two things of the same type that go together.

   Paire (ensemble de deux)

   • I bought a pair of shoes yesterday.
   • She has a pair of earrings that match her necklace.
   • He lost one sock from the pair.

   Synonymesbracecoupledoubletduodyadtwosome

2. A2formal

   Two people or animals considered together, often as partners.

   Paire (de personnes ou d'animaux)

   • The pair of dancers performed beautifully.
   • They make a lovely pair.
   • A pair of birds built a nest in the tree.

   Synonymesbracecoupleduotwosomeyoke

3. Object consisting of two partsA1formal

   An object that has two matching parts joined together.

   Objet composé de deux parties

   • He adjusted the pair of scissors.
   • She wore a pair of glasses.
   • The bicycle has a pair of brakes.

• Verbe signifiant l'action de joindre ou d'associer deux choses ensemble, souvent pour former une paire.

A verb used to indicate the act of joining or matching two things together, often as a pair.

1. B1formal

   To join or match two people or things together, often for a purpose.

   Apparier

   • They paired the students for the group project.
   • The teacher paired him with a partner.
   • The app pairs users based on their interests.

   Synonymescoupledoublematchmateteamtwinyoke

   Antonymesdivideseparatesplit

2. B2informal

   To combine or associate two things that go well together.

   Associer, apparier

   • Pair the wine with cheese for the best taste.
   • She paired the black dress with red shoes.
   • The chef paired sweet and savory flavors perfectly.

   Synonymesassociatecombinecouplejoinlinkmatchmateteamunite

   Antonymesdetachdisconnectdivideseparatesplit

Variantes phrasalpair off