pair (EN)

nom, verbe

nom “pair”

1. paire
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   He bought a new pair of gloves because his old ones were worn out.
2. un objet composé de deux parties similaires connectées (comme un pantalon ou des ciseaux)
   She used a pair of scissors to cut the wrapping paper.
3. couple
   The pair danced gracefully across the stage during the performance.
4. un ensemble de deux cartes de même rang dans les jeux de cartes
   He won the poker hand with a pair of jacks.
5. un des deux éléments assortis
   I found one earring but couldn't locate its pair.
6. un accord entre les membres de camps opposés de ne pas voter sur une question spécifique
   The senators arranged a pair due to overlapping commitments.
7. (un terme de cricket) un score de zéro point dans les deux manches d'un match
   The batsman was disappointed to score a pair in his first test match.
8. (bas) les testicules d'un homme
   You need a real pair to attempt skydiving without an instructor.
9. (argot) les seins d'une femme
   The dress accentuated her pair beautifully.

verbe “pair”

1. associer
   The teacher paired the students for the group project to encourage collaboration.
2. s'accorder
   The bold flavors of the dish pair wonderfully with a light white wine.
3. connecter deux appareils électroniques sans fil
   He paired his wireless earbuds with his phone to listen to music during his jog.
4. s'accoupler
   The birds pair during the spring season to raise their young.
5. accoupler
   The biologist paired the endangered tigers in hopes of conservation.
6. (en politique) s'accorder avec quelqu'un du camp opposé pour ne pas voter sur une question particulière
   The politicians paired so that both could attend important family events without affecting the vote outcome.