assorti
The English word "matching" is translated into French as assorti.
assorti is used to describe things that share the same design or are the same as another, such as items that complement each other. It is used for items such as clothing or decor, rather than being identical copies.
Meaning: the same as another, sharing the same design (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. Use assortie for a feminine singular noun, assortis for a masculine plural noun and assorties for a feminine plural noun.
Did you know?
- The term assortiment refers to a variety of different products, whereas assorti refers to things that look like each other.
- In French fashion, if your clothes are 'too matching', you might use the phrase trop assorti, which can sometimes imply a lack of personal style.
- In French, the term assorti can be used to describe a wine that matches a particular dish, though accord is the more technical term for wine pairing.
Examples in context
- Tom et Mary portaient des tenues assorties.Tom and Mary wore matching outfits.This sentence is useful for seeing how to describe people wearing matching outfits using the form assorti.Tatoeba #5288988 by Aiji, translation #5288119 by Hybrid
- Je cherche des chaussures correspondantes pour ma tenue.I'm looking for matching shoes for my outfit.
- Les couleurs du logo doivent être en accord avec l'image de marque de l'entreprise.The colors of the logo must be in accordance with the company's branding.
- J'ai acheté une cravate assortie à ma chemise.I bought a tie that matches my shirt.
- Les draps assortis sont disponibles dans le compartiment supérieur de l'armoire.The matching sheets are available in the top compartment of the cupboard.
- Les tasses à café et les soucoupes forment un ensemble assorti.The coffee cups and saucers form a matching set.
- Ces chaussettes sont assortiesThese socks match
- Ces chaussettes vont bien ensembleThese socks go well together
- J'ai trouvé des rideaux assortis.I found matching curtains.
- Elle porte des chaussures assorties à sa robe.She is wearing shoes matching her dress.
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Example conversation
Gabriel and Emma are shopping for home decor.
- GabrielEst-ce que ces coussins sont assortis ?Are these cushions matching?
- EmmaOui, ils sont parfaitement assortis.Yes, they are perfectly matching.
- GabrielC'est parfait pour le salon.It is perfect for the living room.
- EmmaOn les prend alors ?Shall we take them then?
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
