similitude
French → English
(general) Similarity: the state of being alike or having similar characteristics
Il existe une grande similitude de conformation entre ces deux espèces animales.
(English) There is a great similarity in structure between these two animal species.
La similitude entre les deux témoignages a surpris les enquêteurs.
(English) The similarity between the two testimonies surprised the investigators.
(literature) Analogy: an extended comparison used to explain a concept
L'auteur utilise souvent des similitudes pour illustrer ses propos philosophiques.
(English) The author often uses analogies to illustrate his philosophical points.
Cette similitude évangélique explique le royaume des cieux aux disciples.
(English) This gospel analogy explains the kingdom of heaven to the disciples.
Entry ID: fr:en:similitude · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary