être identiques
/ɛtʁ‿idɑ̃tik/phrase★Intermediate— to be identical
general
To be exactly the same in appearance, form, or content; to have no differences.
Les copies sont identiques à l'original.
The copies are identical to the original.
Les jumeaux sont identiques.
The twins are identical.
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This phrase is used to describe things that are indistinguishable from one another.
Collocations
être identiques àto be identical todevenir identiquesto become identical
Related Phrases
💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
This phrase is often used to describe objects, people, or concepts that are exactly the same.
⚡Gold Rule
Precision
Use 'être identiques' when referring to exact matches, not just similarities.
📖Word Origin
From 'être' (to be) + 'identiques' (identical), derived from Latin 'identicus' (same).
📝Usage Notes
This phrase is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to describe similarity or exactness.
Word Breakdown
être
to be
verbidentiques
identical
adjectiveDictionnaire Français-Anglais