pairing

• Action d'apparier ou d'associer deux ou plusieurs choses ensemble, ou le résultat de cette opération.

A noun referring to the act of joining or matching two or more things together, or the result of such joining.

1. Matching or combiningB1formal

   The act of putting two things together that go well together.

   Appariement, mise en paire

   • The chef recommended a perfect wine pairing for the meal.
   • The teacher organized a pairing of students for the project.
   • This color pairing looks great in the room.

   Synonymescombiningcouplingjoiningmatchingmating

   Antonymesdivisionseparationsplitting

2. Two items togetherB1formal

   A set of two people or things that are matched or associated.

   paire

   • The tournament uses random pairing for teams.
   • They announced the pairing of dance partners.
   • The app suggests pairing for language exchange.

   Synonymesbracecoupleduodyadmatchpairtwosome

3. Technical connectionB2formalIT

   The process of connecting or linking devices or components.

   Appairage (technique)

   • The Bluetooth pairing between phone and headphones was successful.
   • Complete the pairing of the smartwatch with your device.
   • Troubleshooting pairing issues in wireless networks.

   Synonymesassociationbondingconnectioncouplingmating

• 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