twinned

• Décrit deux choses qui sont étroitement liées, unies en paire ou associées l'une à l'autre.

Describes two things that are closely linked, paired, or associated together.

1. Paired or matchedB2formal

   Joined or associated in a pair; closely linked or connected.

   jumelé

   • The two cities are twinned for cultural exchange.
   • The rings are twinned in design and material.
   • Their fates were twinned from the moment they met.

   Synonymescoupleddoubledualjoinedlinkedmatchedpairedtwin

   Antonymesaloneloneseparatesinglesolounpaired

2. CrystallographyC2formalscientific

   Describing two crystals that are intergrown in a symmetrical manner.

   maclé (cristallographie)

   • The mineral sample shows twinned crystals.
   • Twinned structures are common in certain gemstones.
   • The geologist identified the twinned formation under the microscope.

   Synonymestwin

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'unir, de joindre ou de lier deux choses ensemble, ou de les associer ou de les apparier étroitement.

A verb used to indicate the act of pairing, joining, or linking two things together, or of being closely associated or matched.

1. To pair or join togetherB2formal

   To link or combine two things so that they are closely associated or work together.

   jumeler

   • The two cities were twinned as part of a cultural exchange program.
   • The company twinned its new product with a popular service.
   • The architect twinned modern design with traditional materials.

   Synonymesassociatecombineconnectcouplejoinlinkmatchpairuniteyoke

   Antonymesdisconnectdisjoindividepartseparatesplit

2. To give birth to twinsB2formal

   To produce two offspring at the same birth.

   mettre au monde des jumeaux

   • The sheep twinned this spring, giving birth to two healthy lambs.
   • The mare twinned, which is rare for horses.
   • The cat twinned and had two kittens.