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similaire

similar

adjective see-mee-LEHR Rare

Also means

alike

Usage Note

Similaire is invariable in gender — both masculine and feminine use the same form (un résultat similaire, une situation similaire). It is slightly more formal than semblable or pareil. A common construction is similaire à ('similar to'). The related noun is similarité.

Examples

"Les deux produits ont des caractéristiques similaires."

Natural Translation

The two products have similar characteristics.

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