pair

paire

Deux choses qui vont ensemble ou s’utilisent ensemble.

En anglais simple : Two things that belong together or are used together.

• I bought a pair of shoes.
• These gloves make a matching pair.
• Where is my other pair of glasses?

Comment l'utiliser : a pair of something (She bought a pair of earrings.)

Expressions courantes : a pair of, matching pair, pair of shoes

couple, duo

Deux personnes réunies comme amis, partenaires ou couple.

En anglais simple : Two people who are together as friends, partners, or a couple.

• They make a lovely pair.
• The pair have been friends for years.
• Those two dancers are an excellent pair.

Synonymes : couple, duo

Expressions courantes : a happy pair, a lovely pair, an unlikely pair

paire, attelage

Deux animaux attachés ensemble pour tirer un véhicule ou travailler aux champs.

En anglais simple : Two animals joined together to pull a vehicle or do farm work.

• A pair pulled the cart.
• The farmer harnessed a pair of oxen.
• Driving a pair requires practice.

Synonymes : team

Expressions courantes : a matched pair, a strong pair, drive a pair

associer, apparier

Réunir deux personnes ou deux choses pour qu’elles travaillent ou soient utilisées ensemble.

En anglais simple : To put two people or things together so they can work or be used together.

• Pair each student with a partner.
• I paired my headphones with my phone.
• These shoes pair well with jeans.

Comment l'utiliser : pair A with B (The teacher paired me with Anna.); pair A and B (Pair your phone and headphones before listening.)

Synonymes : match, link

Contraires : separate

Expressions courantes : pair with something, pair two devices, pair someone with, pair up