L'équivalent



Example: L'équivalent français de ce terme anglais est souvent utilisé en droit.

Definition


"L'équivalent" refers to something that has the same value, function, or meaning as another thing, especially when comparing terms, objects, or concepts in different contexts or languages. It denotes an exact or close counterpart or match between two entities.

Translations


  • equivalent
  • el equivalente
  • het equivalent
  • l'equivalent
  • das Äquivalent

Etymology


The word "l'équivalent" comes from the French verb "équivaloir," which is derived from the Latin "aequivalere," meaning 'to be equal in value.' Did you know that the concept of equivalence has been crucial in fields like mathematics, law, and languages for centuries, highlighting balance and equality?

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"L'équivalent" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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