What does égal in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word égal in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use égal in French.

The word égal in French means equal to, equal to, equivalent to, like, equal, fair, equable, even, level, unchanging, equal, peer, equal, even-handed, like , just like, equal pay for equal work, it doesn't matter, it makes no odds to me, I don't mind, equal to equal, peer to peer, true to form, typically, be true to yourself, be true to form, remain true to form, be on a level playing field, compete equally with, the same size or smaller, of [number] or less, of [number] or under, remain true to form, unrivalled, equals sign, superior or equal to, even temperament. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word égal

equal to

(se dit d'une équivalence)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Cinq est égal à trois plus deux.
Five is equal to three plus two.

equal to, equivalent to, like

(équivalent)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Son entreprise est à peu près égale à la notre.
His business is roughly equal to ours.

equal, fair

adjectif (égalitaire, équivalente)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
C'est le propre de la justice que d'être égale pour tous.
One of the properties of justice is to be equal for all.

equable, even, level, unchanging

adjectif (qui est régulier, uni)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Elle est toujours d'humeur égale.
She is always in an equable mood.

equal, peer

(personne du même niveau qu'une autre)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Cet écrivain est loin d'être l'égal de Victor Hugo.
This writer is far from being Victor Hugo's equal.

equal, even-handed

adjectif (qui est constant, qui ne varie pas)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Elle aide tout le monde avec une égale charité.
She helps everyone with even-handed charity.

like , just like

(comme, autant que)

(preposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours.")
À l'égal de sa sœur, Olivia parle aussi bien français qu'anglais.

equal pay for equal work

(expression de revendication salariale)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

it doesn't matter

(ça n'a pas d'importance)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Qu'il vienne ou qu'il ne vienne pas, cela ne change rien pour nous, c'est égal.

it makes no odds to me

(je m'en fiche) (informal)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Peu importe ce qu'elle décidera, ça m'est complètement égal.

I don't mind

(cela m'est indifférent)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Tu peux accepter ou refuser, ça m'est égal.
You can accept or decline; I don't mind.

equal to equal, peer to peer

locution adverbiale (sur pied d'égalité)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

true to form, typically

locution adjectivale (qui agit comme à son habitude)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")

be true to yourself

locution verbale (respecter ses convictions)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Ce député a toujours été égal à lui-même.

be true to form, remain true to form

locution verbale (agir tel qu'on l'attend)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Philippe sera égal à lui-même il refusera.

be on a level playing field, compete equally with

(être de force équivalente)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

the same size or smaller

locution adjectivale (plus petit ou égal)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Cette cheville est trop grande pour cette vis, il en faudrait une inférieure ou égale.

of [number] or less, of [number] or under

locution adjectivale (plus petit que ou égal à)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Avec cette règle, toutes les cellules inférieures ou égales à zéro vont devenir rouges.

remain true to form

locution verbale (ne pas varier)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

unrivalled

locution adjectivale (inégalé) (UK)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

equals sign

nom masculin (symbole d'égalité) (mathematics)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

superior or equal to

locution adjectivale (Maths: plus grand ou égal à)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

even temperament

nom masculin (humeur constante)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

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