twin
A twin is one of two children born at the same time to the same mother. It can also refer to one of two things that are exactly the same or very similar.
Exemples
3 sur 5My twin brother and I share the same birthday.
My twin brother and I share the same birthday.
The researchers are conducting a study on identical twins.
The researchers are conducting a study on identical twins.
We are totally twins today because we are wearing the same hat!
We are totally twins today because we are wearing the same hat!
Antonymes
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
Look at the first two letters 'TW'. This is the same start as the word 'TWO'. A twin is one of TWO children.
Quiz rapide
Mary and her ___ brother both have curly hair and blue eyes.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : twin
Exemples
My twin brother and I share the same birthday.
everydayMy twin brother and I share the same birthday.
The researchers are conducting a study on identical twins.
formalThe researchers are conducting a study on identical twins.
We are totally twins today because we are wearing the same hat!
informalWe are totally twins today because we are wearing the same hat!
The biological development of twin embryos can vary significantly.
academicThe biological development of twin embryos can vary significantly.
The company decided to launch twin marketing campaigns in Europe and Asia.
businessThe company decided to launch twin marketing campaigns in Europe and Asia.
Antonymes
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
twin towns
two towns in different countries paired for cultural exchange
the twin towers
two tall buildings that look the same
evil twin
a humorous way to describe someone who looks like you but behaves badly
Souvent confondu avec
A triplet is one of three babies born together, while a twin is one of two.
A double is a lookalike, but they do not necessarily have the same parents or birth date.
Notes d'usage
The word is most commonly used as a noun, but it can also act as an adjective (e.g., 'twin brother'). When referring to both people, always use the plural 'twins'.
Erreurs courantes
Learners often forget to use 'twins' in the plural when talking about both siblings. For example, saying 'They are twin' instead of 'They are twins'.
Astuce mémo
Look at the first two letters 'TW'. This is the same start as the word 'TWO'. A twin is one of TWO children.
Origine du mot
Derived from Old English 'twinn', meaning 'twofold' or 'double', which comes from the root of the word 'two'.
Modèles grammaticaux
Contexte culturel
In many countries, 'twin towns' or 'sister cities' are established to promote trade and tourism between two different locations.
Quiz rapide
Mary and her ___ brother both have curly hair and blue eyes.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : twin
Grammaire lie
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