No. 12,344 in French
équivaut
"Équivaut" means "equals" or "is equivalent to" in English.
In a sentence
Un kilogramme équivaut à mille grammes.
One kilogram is equivalent to one thousand grams.
The word 'équivaut' implies equivalence or equality between two quantities.
Dans ce contexte, cela équivaut à un compromis.
In this context, this is equivalent to a compromise.
Here, 'équivaut' is used to indicate an analogy or similarity between concepts.
Pour certains, cela équivaut à renoncer à leurs rêves.
For some, this is tantamount to giving up on their dreams.
In this sentence, 'équivaut' conveys a figurative form of equivalence or consequence.
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