égal in French: equal, even; all the same (adjective)

/e.ɡal/

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Translation

equal, even; all the same

Word origin

From Latin aequalis, from aequus ('level, even, fair'). The masculine plural is the irregular égaux, not égals.

Origin: Latin
Root: aequalis
English cognates: equal, equality, equator

Grammar

Feminineégale

Masc pluralégaux

Fem pluralégales

Examples

' , -.

I do not mind, choose yourself.

The two portions are equal.

Tous .

All citizens are equal before the law.

au .

He works with steady energy from morning to night.

, .

Whether you come or not, he could not care less.

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This word is part of lesson 34.