paired

• Décrit deux objets qui sont assortis ou reliés ensemble comme une paire.

Describes two things that are matched or put together as a set.

1. Matching setB1formal

   Used to describe items like gloves or socks that are designed to be used together as a set of two.

   apparié (paire assortie)

   • He wore a pair of paired socks, both blue.
   • The gloves are sold as a paired set.
   • She bought a paired set of earrings.

   Synonymescoupledmatchedmatchingtwintwinned

   Antonymesmismatchedsingleunpaired

2. Botanical arrangementC1formalscientific

   Describes leaves or other plant parts that grow in pairs on opposite sides of a stem.

   Disposition botanique par paires

   • The plant has paired leaves along the stem.
   • Paired leaflets are common in this species.
   • Botanists noted the paired arrangement of the flowers.

   Synonymesbinategeminateopposite

   Antonymesalternate

3. Mated for reproductionB2formal

   Describes animals that have formed a pair for the purpose of mating.

   Apparié pour la reproduction

   • The paired birds built a nest together.
   • Only paired wolves are allowed to breed in the program.
   • The researchers observed the paired dolphins swimming closely.

   Synonymescoupledmated

• 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