pareillement
/pa.ʁɛj.mɑ̃/
The English phrase 'similarly' can be translated into French using the adverb pareillement. Wiktionary also lists semblablement and similairement.
Meaning: in a similar style or manner (adv)
Ways to say it
| French | IPA |
|---|---|
| pareillement | /pa.ʁɛj.mɑ̃/ |
| semblablement | /sɑ̃.bla.blə.mɑ̃/ |
| similairement |
The terms are used to describe performing an action in a similar style or manner. You may also use the phrase de manière similaire to mean 'in a similar way'.
How do you pronounce it?
pareillement is pronounced /pa.ʁɛj.mɑ̃/. It has 3 syllables.
Did you know?
- While pareillement means 'similarly', it is also a very common polite way to respond to 'have a nice day' or 'good luck', essentially meaning 'likewise'.
- In some French dialects, the word pareil is used as a slang filler at the end of sentences to mean 'it is all the same' or 'it does not matter'.
- The word pareillement is derived from the adjective pareil, which comes from the Latin 'par', meaning 'equal'.
Examples in context
- Il a réussi en travaillant dur. De même, elle a obtenu d'excellents résultats.He succeeded by working hard. Similarly, she achieved excellent results.
- Le leader inspire ses collaborateurs à agir de façon similaire.The leader inspires his teammates to act similarly.
- Ils aiment tous les deux la musique. De manière similaire, ils jouent de la guitare.They both love music. Similarly, they play the guitar.
Example conversation
Manon and Hugo are exchanging polite greetings before a meeting.
- ManonJe vous souhaite une excellente journée, Hugo.I wish you an excellent day, Hugo.
- HugoMerci, Manon, je vous souhaite pareillement.Thank you, Manon, I wish you the same similarly.
- ManonC'est très gentil de votre part.That is very kind of you.
- HugoC'est tout naturel, commençons la réunion.It's only natural, let's start the meeting.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “similarly” translations and entries pareillement, semblablement, similairement, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries pareillement, semblablement, similairement, CC BY-SA 4.0.
