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correspondre

English translation of correspondre

match

The French word 'correspondre' can be used to mean 'match' in English. It is often used in contexts where two things are in agreement or alignment. For example, 'Ces deux histoires correspondent' means 'These two stories match'. However, it's important to note that 'correspondre' can also mean 'to correspond' or 'to answer', depending on the context.


Example sentences using: correspondre

La clé doit correspondre à la serrure.

English translation of La clé doit correspondre à la serrure.

The key must match the lock.

In this sentence, 'correspondre' is used to express the idea of matching or fitting. It implies that not any key would work, but only the one that matches or corresponds to the lock.

Votre description ne semble pas correspondre à la réalité.

English translation of Votre description ne semble pas correspondre à la réalité.

Your description does not seem to match reality.

Here, 'correspondre' is used to highlight a lack of agreement or similarity between two things - in this case, a person's description and reality. When something 'ne correspond pas' in French, it means it does not match or agree with.

Je vais vous mettre en relation avec la personne qui correspond à votre demande.

English translation of Je vais vous mettre en relation avec la personne qui correspond à votre demande.

I will connect you with the person who matches your request.

In this sentence, 'correspondre' is used to refer to finding something that meets a specific requirement. When something 'correspond à' in French, it means it fits or satisfies.

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