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match in French

match in French is match, allumette, metche — match means an organized contest between competitors, as in sport.

match in French

match
noun
(sports) A competitive sporting event such as a boxing meet (commonly called a "bout"), a baseball game, or a cricket match.
allumette
noun
A device made of wood or paper, having the tip coated with chemicals that ignite with the friction of being dragged (struck) against a rough dry surface.
metche
noun
A device made of wood or paper, having the tip coated with chemicals that ignite with the friction of being dragged (struck) against a rough dry surface.
correspondre
verb
(transitive) To agree with; to be equal to; to correspond to.
accorder
verb
(transitive) To agree with; to be equal to; to correspond to.
concorder
verb
(transitive) To agree with; to be equal to; to correspond to.
combiner
verb
(transitive) To make a successful match or pairing.

What does "match" mean?

  1. noun An organized contest between competitors, as in sport.
    "They watched the tennis match go to a third set."
  2. noun Something or someone equal or corresponding to another.
    "Her wit was more than a match for his sarcasm."
  3. noun A small stick tipped with a substance that ignites by friction.
    "He struck a match to light the candles."
  4. verb To correspond to, resemble, or be equivalent to something else.
    "Her shoes matched her handbag perfectly."

match in a sentence

  • They watched the tennis match go to a third set.
  • The boxing match ended in a knockout in round two.
  • Her wit was more than a match for his sarcasm.
  • He struck a match to light the candles.

Similar words in French

Common French translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "match" in French?

"match" in French is match, allumette, metche. match means: An organized contest between competitors, as in sport.

How do you use "match" in a sentence?

Example: "They watched the tennis match go to a third set." In French, "match" is match, allumette, metche.

Are there other ways to say "match" in French?

Yes — French has 7 translations listed for "match": match, allumette, metche, correspondre, accorder, concorder.

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