French Conversation · Level 45
75 words
French word
équitable
Pronunciation
IPA/ekitabl/
Meaning
- adjectivefair
Example
Sois équitable quand tu juges tes amis.
Be fair when you judge your friends.
More examples
Le juge a rendu un verdict équitable.
The judge issued a fair verdict.
Core concept
Balanced scales giving each side its due weight.
Common phrases
un traitement équitable
fair treatment
une décision équitable
fair decision
être équitable
be fair
Similar words
juste: Fair and appropriate in treatment or judgment.
égal: The same in conditions or amount, with no difference.
impartial: Fair and unbiased, without prejudice or personal feelings.
Definition in French
Qui donne un traitement juste et sans favoritisme, notamment dans la répartition ou le jugement.
Word origin
French équitable is a learned borrowing from Latin aequitabilis, related to aequus, meaning equal, and aequitas, meaning fairness.
Usage tips
- Équitable can describe a fair result without requiring identical shares, whereas égal focuses on sameness of amount.