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rival

/ˈɹaɪvəl/

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noun

Rival, concurrent

A competitor (person, team, company, etc.) with the same goal as another, or striving to attain the same thing. Defeating a rival may be a primary or necessary goal of a competitor.

Examples :

"Chris is my biggest rival in the 400-metre race."

Chris est mon plus grand rival dans la course de 400 mètres.

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noun

Rival, concurrent

Someone or something with similar claims of quality or distinction as another.

Examples :

"As a social historian, he has no rival."

En tant qu'historien social, il n'a pas de rival.

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noun

Rival, concurrent

One having a common right or privilege with another; a partner.

Examples :

"My brother and I are rivals in the family; we both have equal rights to the inheritance. "

Mon frère et moi sommes des rivaux dans la famille ; nous avons tous les deux les mêmes droits sur l'héritage.

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verb

Rivaliser, concurrencer

To oppose or compete with.

Examples :

"to rival somebody in love"

rivaliser avec quelqu'un en amour

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verb

Rivaliser, concurrencer

To be equal to, or match, or to surpass another.

Examples :

"The young athlete rivaled the experienced champion in the marathon, ultimately finishing only a few seconds behind. "

Le jeune athlète a rivalisé avec le champion expérimenté dans le marathon, terminant finalement à quelques secondes seulement derrière.

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verb

Rivaliser, concurrencer

To strive to equal or excel; to emulate.

Examples :

"The young artist is rivaling renowned masters of painting by diligently practicing their techniques. "

Le jeune artiste rivalise avec des maîtres de la peinture renommés en pratiquant assidûment leurs techniques.

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adjective

Rival, concurrent

Having the same pretensions or claims; standing in competition for superiority.

Examples :

"rival lovers; rival claims or pretensions"

amoureux rivaux ; prétentions ou revendications rivales

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