égale
equal
The French word 'égale' is used to express equality or sameness between two or more things. It is the feminine form of the adjective 'égal'. In English, 'égale' can be translated as 'equal', 'even', or 'same'. For example, 'Ces deux chiffres sont égaux' translates to 'These two numbers are equal' in English.
Example sentences using: égale
Le total égale vingt euros.
The total equals twenty euros.
In this example, 'égale' is used in a mathematical sense to mean 'equals'. When talking about sums of money or other calculations, it's common to use 'égale' to indicate the final sum.
La quantité égale celle de la semaine dernière.
The quantity equals that of last week.
This sentence uses the verb 'égale' to illustrate the parity between two quantities. The subject, 'La quantité' ('The quantity'), is considered equivalent to another, previously mentioned quantity from last week.
Une pomme n'égale pas une orange.
An apple does not equal an orange.
This example uses 'égale' in a context of comparison to assert the inequality between two different kinds of fruits, an apple and an orange. The negative form of the verb 'égale', 'n'égale pas', is used to indicate 'does not equal'.