pareil/pa.ʁɛj/
adjective / adverb · A2 · Frequency 779
adjectivemasculine
Meanings
such, like this
Commonly used as an adjective to indicate that something has the same or similar nature or state as the referenced object.
like, alike, same
Used in comparisons to indicate that two or more things are the same or similar in some respect.
(informal) demonstrative pronoun meaning 'such a person or thing'
In informal speech, can be used alone as a pronoun to refer to a similar person or thing mentioned before.
Examples
Je n'accepte pas un pareil comportement.
I cannot accept such behavior.
Le nouveau modèle est pareil à l'ancien.
The new model is the same as the old one.
Le résultat est pareil à celui d'hier.
The result is the same as yesterday's.
Collocations
- un comportement pareilsuch behavior
- un cas pareila similar case
Common mistakes
C'est une idée pareil.
C'est une idée pareille.
The adjective pareil takes the feminine form pareille when it modifies the feminine noun idée.
Related words
adverb
Meanings
in the same or similar way; likewise
Used as an adverb to indicate similarity or sameness in manner, often in comparisons or to emphasize likeness.
Examples
Après la mise à jour, le logiciel fonctionne pareil sur les deux ordinateurs.
After the update, the software works the same way on both computers.
Mon collègue s'organise pareil chaque semaine.
My colleague organizes things the same way every week.
Je n'étais pas convaincu, mais pareil, j'ai accepté.
I was not convinced, but I accepted anyway.
Collocations
- fonctionner pareilto work in the same way
Common mistakes
pareil que
pareil à
pareil should be followed by the preposition à, not que.
pareil, je viens
pareil, je viens aussi
When used as an adverb, pareil usually requires a complete expression, such as adding aussi.
Related words
synonymégalementequally
- synonymaussitoo, also, as well
antonymautrementdifferently, in another way or manner
adjectivefeminine
Meanings
such, like this
Commonly used as an adjective to indicate that something has the same or similar nature or state as the referenced object.
like, alike, same
Used in comparisons to indicate that two or more things are the same or similar in some respect.
(informal) demonstrative pronoun meaning 'such a person or thing'
In informal speech, can be used alone as a pronoun to refer to a similar person or thing mentioned before.
Examples
Je n'avais jamais vu une réaction pareille chez elle.
I had never seen such a reaction from her.
Une pareille décision mérite une longue réflexion.
Such a decision deserves careful consideration.
Cette valise est pareille à la mienne.
This suitcase is the same as mine.
Elle a vécu une expérience pareille à la mienne.
She went through an experience similar to mine.
adjectivemasculine
Meanings
such, like this
Commonly used as an adjective to indicate that something has the same or similar nature or state as the referenced object.
like, alike, same
Used in comparisons to indicate that two or more things are the same or similar in some respect.
(informal) demonstrative pronoun meaning 'such a person or thing'
In informal speech, can be used alone as a pronoun to refer to a similar person or thing mentioned before.
Examples
Dans de pareils cas, il vaut mieux demander conseil à un spécialiste.
In such cases, it is better to seek advice from a specialist.
Ces deux manteaux sont pareils, même leurs boutons sont identiques.
These two coats are alike; even their buttons are identical.
Les jumeaux portent des vêtements pareils pour la photo de famille.
The twins are wearing matching clothes for the family photo.
adjectivefeminine
Meanings
such, like this
Commonly used as an adjective to indicate that something has the same or similar nature or state as the referenced object.
like, alike, same
Used in comparisons to indicate that two or more things are the same or similar in some respect.
(informal) demonstrative pronoun meaning 'such a person or thing'
In informal speech, can be used alone as a pronoun to refer to a similar person or thing mentioned before.
Examples
Je n'avais jamais vu de pareilles chaussures.
I had never seen such shoes.
Ces deux robes sont pareilles malgré leur couleur différente.
These two dresses are alike despite their different colors.
Les deux maisons ont des façades pareilles.
The two houses have similar facades.