What does de même que in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word de même que in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use de même que in French.

The word de même que in French means just as, as well as, in the same way as, be a shadow of your former self. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word de même que

just as, as well as

locution conjonction (de la même façon que)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Il faut te conduire avec les autres de même que tu voudrais qu'ils se conduisent avec toi.
You must behave towards others as well as you would like them to behave towards you.

in the same way as

locution conjonction (comme)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Il faut traiter ce cas de la même façon que les autres.
This case must be dealt with in the same way as the others.

be a shadow of your former self

locution verbale (être beaucoup moins bon qu'avant)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Ce vieil acteur n'est plus que l'ombre de lui-même.

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