pair /pˈɛʁ/ · noun · CEFR B2. French translation of "peer".

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Source term
peer
Translation
pair
CEFR Level
B2
Part of speech
noun
Image
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Article, Gender & Forms

French article/gender note: learn this word with the article "le".

Dictionary form pair
Article le
Gender/article class masculine
Regular/likely plural pairs
How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + verb + le pair
Examples
C'est le pair.
Tip
Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.

Example Sentences

Chaque adolescent subit, dans une certaine mesure, la pression des pairs pendant ses années d'école.

English: Every teenager is influenced by peer pressure to some extent during their school years.

B2 · boundariesAndTerritories

Elle a présenté sa recherche à un collègue qui lui a donné des commentaires honnêtes et utiles.

English: She presented her research to a peer who gave her honest, helpful feedback.

B2 · boundariesAndTerritories

Ses camarades à l'université la respectaient pour son honnêteté et son travail sérieux et discret.

English: Her peers at university respected her for her honesty and her quiet hard work.

B2 · boundariesAndTerritories

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