No. 86 in French

match

A sports game or contest.

In a sentence

J'ai regardé le match de football hier soir.
I watched the football match last night.
sport event
Ce pull n'est pas un bon match pour ce pantalon.
This sweater is not a good match for these pants.
compatibility or harmony
Allume la bougie avec une allumette.
Light the candle with a match.
fire starter

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