French word

congénère

Pronunciation

IPA/kɔ̃ʒenɛʁ/

Meaning

  • noun (m./f.)peer

Example

Elle échange des idées avec ses congénères.

She shares ideas with her peers.

Illustration for congénère (peer)

More examples

Il se sent plus à l'aise parmi ses congénères.

He feels more comfortable among his peers.

Core concept

People standing on the same level within a shared role, status, or generation.

Similar words

collègue: A coworker at the same workplace.
camarade: A fellow student or activity partner.
pair: A person with the same status or qualifications and equal standing.

Definition in French

Personne qui partage la même fonction, le même statut ou la même génération qu'une autre personne; mot souvent employé au pluriel pour parler des pairs.

Word origin

Congénère comes from Latin congener, formed with con- meaning 'together' and genus meaning 'kind or group'.

Usage tips

  • Congénère has a formal, somewhat detached tone, so collègues or camarades is often more natural in everyday speech.

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