French translation of abreast is 
côte à côte

Meaning of "abreast" in English

The term "abreast" refers to the position of being side by side and facing the same direction, typically used to describe how people, animals, or objects are aligned. It can also mean staying informed or up to date with the latest developments or changes in a particular area of interest. For example, someone might say they are keeping abreast of the news, meaning they are regularly checking for current information.

Meaning of "côte à côte" in French

In French, "côte à côte" means side by side, describing a parallel alignment of two or more objects, individuals, or animals. It is often used to indicate proximity and alignment without necessarily implying physical contact. The phrase can denote cooperation or unity when used metaphorically, as when people work together closely for a common purpose. It captures the essence of physical proximity or collaboration.

Pronunciation of "abreast" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /əˈbrɛst/

The pronunciation of "abreast" is generally consistent across different English-speaking regions. However, subtle variations in accent may influence vowel sounds, particularly between American and British English. Regardless, the primary stress remains on the second syllable.

Pronunciation of "côte à côte" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /kot a kot/

The pronunciation of "côte à côte" generally does not vary significantly across different French-speaking regions, maintaining a uniform pronunciation. Regional accents may influence intonation or pacing, but the fundamental sound of each word generally remains the same.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. We walked abreast along the narrow path. (Nous avons marché côte à côte le long du chemin étroit.)
2. The soldiers stood abreast in a line. (Les soldats se tenaient côte à côte en ligne.)
3. She always stays abreast of the latest technology trends. (Elle reste toujours au courant des dernières tendances technologiques.)
4. The two ships sailed abreast across the sea. (Les deux navires naviguaient côte à côte en mer.)
5. The cyclists rode abreast for safety. (Les cyclistes roulaient côte à côte pour plus de sécurité.)
6. They worked abreast to complete the project on time. (Ils ont travaillé côte à côte pour terminer le projet à temps.)
7. The students walked abreast to the school building. (Les étudiants marchaient côte à côte vers le bâtiment de l'école.)
8. The runners were abreast at the finish line. (Les coureurs étaient côte à côte à la ligne d'arrivée.)
9. She stays abreast of changes in public policy. (Elle reste au courant des changements de politique publique.)
10. The cars were parked abreast along the street. (Les voitures étaient garées côte à côte le long de la rue.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "abreast" in English

Synonyms: aligned, beside, level, alongside, up to date, informed, knowledgeable, aware, current, familiar.

Antonyms: behind, unaware, uninformed, ignorant, oblivious, distant, hidden, misaligned, solitary, disconnected.

Similar Words: parallel, adjacent, contiguous, side by side, collinear, cooperative, concurrent, synchronous, attuned, modern.

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "côte à côte" in French

Synonyms: juxtaposés, parallèles, alignés, adjacents, contigus, en rang, au même niveau, ensemble, groupés, voisins.

Antonyms: séparés, éloignés, dispersés, isolés, uniques, solitaires, désunis, asynchrones, divergents, décentrés.

Similar Words: parallèlement, en tandem, conjointement, côte à côte, en association, en symbiose, unis, raccordés, partenaires, côte à côte.

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