Égal
Example: Les parts sont égales pour chaque enfant.
Definition
"Égal" means having the same value, quantity, or status as something else. It is used to describe things that are equivalent or identical in measure or importance, such as in the phrase "Les parts sont égales pour chaque enfant," meaning the shares are equal for each child.
Etymology
The word "égal" comes from the Old French "egal," which itself derives from the Latin "aequalis," meaning level, uniform, or equal. Did you know that the Latin root "aequus" means fair or just, which ties into the sense of fairness implied by "égal"?
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"Égal" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 104 commonly used words.
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