French word

comparaison

Pronunciation

IPA/kɔ̃paʁɛzɔ̃/

Meaning

  • feminine nouncomparison

Example

Faisons la comparaison des prix avant d'acheter.

Let's compare prices before buying.

Illustration for comparaison (comparison)

More examples

On peut faire une comparaison rapide des caractéristiques avant de décider.

We can make a quick comparison of the features before deciding.

Core concept

Items placed side by side, with their similarities, differences, and relative value examined.

Common phrases

  • faire une comparaison

    make a comparison

  • en comparaison avec

    in comparison with

Similar words

différence: The way two or more things differ from each other.
contraste: A striking difference in qualities or appearance.
similarité: A point of resemblance shared by two or more things.

Definition in French

Opération consistant à examiner ensemble des éléments afin de repérer leurs points communs, leurs différences ou leur valeur respective.

Word origin

French comparaison comes from Latin comparatio, formed from comparare, meaning to compare or match.

Usage tips

  • Comparaison is feminine, so the usual article is une, as in une comparaison des prix.

Other meanings

  • contrastnoun

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