pareillement
/pa.ʁɛj.mɑ̃/
In French, "same goes" can be expressed using the adverb pareillement.
The phrase is used to indicate that the same thing applies to another person or situation. For example, you can use pareillement to respond to a wish or a greeting like "Bonne journée" (Have a nice day), meaning "same to you" or "likewise".
Which one should you use?
While pareillement is polite, the word pareil is often used in casual speech to mean "the same" or "likewise". For a more formal way to say "the same goes" in a full sentence, you can use the expression Il en va de même.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables: /pa.ʁɛj.mɑ̃/.
Did you know?
- The root word pareil is a direct cousin to the English word 'peer', both stemming from the Latin 'par', meaning 'equal'.
- In some regions, pareillement is the standard polite reply to 'Enjoy your meal' (Bon appétit), though some strict etiquette experts consider it slightly improper.
- The formal expression Il en va de même is frequently found in legal documents and academic essays to link two identical logical conclusions.
Examples in context
- Les règles s'appliquent à tout le monde et, il en va de même pour vousThe rules apply to everyone, and the same goes for you
- Tu dois respecter les règles, et c'est pareil pour tout le mondeYou have to follow the rules, and it's the same for everyone
- Je vous souhaite une bonne fête. Pareillement !I wish you a happy holiday. Likewise!
- Merci beaucoup, et pareillement pour vous.Thank you very much, and the same to you.
Example conversation
Gabriel and Chloé are finishing a polite exchange at a cafe.
- GabrielPasse une excellente journée, Chloé.Have an excellent day, Chloé.
- ChloéMerci, pareillement pour toi, Gabriel.Thank you, same goes for you, Gabriel.
- GabrielOn se voit demain ?Shall we see each other tomorrow?
- ChloéOui, à demain !Yes, see you tomorrow!
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry pareillement, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries pareillement, CC BY-SA 4.0.
