comparer
To estimate, measure, or note the similarity or dissimilarity between two or more things. Essential for comparative analysis in essays.
Examples
3 of 5Compare les prix avant d'acheter.
Compare prices before buying.
Nous devons comparer les offres des fournisseurs.
We must compare the suppliers' offers.
On peut pas comparer, c'est pas la même chose.
You can't compare, it's not the same thing.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of the English word 'compare'.
Quick Quiz
On ne peut pas ____ des pommes et des oranges.
Correct!
The correct answer is: comparer
Examples
Compare les prix avant d'acheter.
everydayCompare prices before buying.
Nous devons comparer les offres des fournisseurs.
businessWe must compare the suppliers' offers.
On peut pas comparer, c'est pas la même chose.
informalYou can't compare, it's not the same thing.
L'étude compare les résultats de deux groupes.
academicThe study compares the results of two groups.
Veuillez comparer les colonnes A et B.
formalPlease compare columns A and B.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
en comparant
by comparing
comparé à
compared to
n'est pas comparable
is not comparable
Often Confused With
Confronter usually implies a clash or facing a difficult situation/person.
Usage Notes
Use 'comparer à' or 'comparer avec'. In modern French, they are often interchangeable.
Common Mistakes
Forgetting the preposition 'à' or 'avec' after the verb.
Memory Tip
Think of the English word 'compare'.
Word Origin
From Latin 'comparare' (to pair, to match).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
On ne peut pas ____ des pommes et des oranges.
Correct!
The correct answer is: comparer
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analyser
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avantage
B1A condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position. In IELTS, this is used frequently in 'advantages and disadvantages' essays.
cependant
B1A transition word used to introduce a contrast or contradiction to a previous statement. It functions similarly to 'however' or 'nevertheless' in English.
considérer
B1To think carefully about something, typically before making a decision. It also means to regard someone or something in a specified way.
expliquer
B1To make an idea or situation clear by describing it in more detail or revealing the cause. Vital for analysis and argumentation.
inconvénient
B1A disadvantage or drawback; a factor that makes something less attractive or more difficult. It is the direct counterpart to 'avantage' in logical argumentation.
suggérer
B1To put forward for consideration or to indicate something indirectly. Used to express hypotheses or interpret findings in writing.
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