A1 adjective Neutre #43 le plus courant

same

/seɪm/

The word 'same' is used to describe things or people that are identical or not different from each other. It indicates that two or more things are exactly alike in every way or are the very same entity.

Exemples

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1

We live in the same house.

We live in the same house.

2

The participants were given the same instructions to ensure fairness.

The participants were given the same instructions to ensure fairness.

3

I'll have the same, please.

I'll have the same, please.

Famille de mots

Nom
sameness
Adjectif
same
Apparenté
selfsame
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Astuce mémo

Think of the 'S' in 'Same' as standing for 'Single' identity—two items that are actually just one type.

Quiz rapide

My brother and I go to ______ school.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : the same

Exemples

1

We live in the same house.

everyday

We live in the same house.

2

The participants were given the same instructions to ensure fairness.

formal

The participants were given the same instructions to ensure fairness.

3

I'll have the same, please.

informal

I'll have the same, please.

4

Both groups in the study produced the same statistical outcome.

academic

Both groups in the study produced the same statistical outcome.

5

Our revenue targets for this year are the same as last year.

business

Our revenue targets for this year are the same as last year.

Famille de mots

Nom
sameness
Adjectif
same
Apparenté
selfsame

Collocations courantes

the same way the same way
exactly the same exactly the same
much the same much the same
at the same time at the same time
the same thing the same thing

Phrases Courantes

all the same

nevertheless / despite that

same here

I agree / I feel the same way

one and the same

the exact same person or thing

Souvent confondu avec

same vs similar

'Same' means 100% identical, while 'similar' means they share some features but have differences.

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Notes d'usage

The word 'same' is almost always used with the definite article 'the'. When comparing two things, it is typically followed by the word 'as'.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often omit 'the' before 'same'. For example, they might say 'we have same car' instead of 'we have the same car'.

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Astuce mémo

Think of the 'S' in 'Same' as standing for 'Single' identity—two items that are actually just one type.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Old Norse word 'samr', meaning 'even, level, or like'.

Modèles grammaticaux

Always preceded by 'the' when used as an adjective or pronoun. Followed by 'as' for direct comparisons (e.g., 'the same as mine'). Can be used as a pronoun to avoid repeating a noun.
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Contexte culturel

In English-speaking cultures, saying 'the same' is a very common and polite way to order identical food or drinks as a companion in a restaurant.

Quiz rapide

My brother and I go to ______ school.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : the same

Grammaire lie

Can: Questions and negatives A1
Articles: When to use 'a/an' vs 'the' A1
Negation: Using 'not' with different verbs A1

Expressions liées

By the same token In the same vein Along the same lines

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other

A1

Refers to a person or thing that is different or distinct from the one already mentioned. It is also used to indicate something additional or remaining in a set.

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