English–French

“same” in French

French

Alsopareil

Pronunciation

IPA/mɛm/

Example

Elles portent les mêmes chaussures.

They are wearing the same shoes.

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How to say “same” in French

“Same” in French is même.

A pair of things matches so completely in nature, shape, or state that no meaningful difference separates them.

Full entry for même: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with même

Nous avons le même problème.

We have the same problem.

Tips for using même

  • The plural form is les mêmes, but the final s is silent, so the singular and plural forms sound alike apart from the article.

Other French words for “same”

Ta robe est pareille à la mienne.

Your dress is the same as mine.

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