Biscarrat (en. Biscarrat)
[bis-ka-ra]
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Which presents an irregular or deformed shape.
This piece of furniture is really biscarrat; it doesn't fit well in the room.
Ce meuble est vraiment biscarrat, il ne s'intègre pas bien dans la pièce.
Said of an individual with irregular features.
His face is a bit biscarrat, but it gives him character.
Son visage est un peu biscarrat mais cela lui donne du caractère.
Used to describe a confusing or chaotic situation.
The meeting was biscarrate; no one knew what we were talking about.
La réunion était biscarrate, personne ne savait de quoi on parlait.
Etymology
The word biscarrat comes from Old French, possibly formed from 'bis' and 'carré', indicating a deformed shape.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to be biscarrat
To be in a complicated or confusing situation.
être biscarrat
a biscarrat face
A face with irregular features.
un visage biscarrat
biscarrat shape
Description of an object whose shape is abnormal.
forme biscarrate
Related Words
twisted
Which has a curve or a deformation.
tordu
deformed
Which has changed shape in an abnormal way.
déformé
irregular
Which lacks regularity, which is uneven.
irrégulier
Slang Meanings
A person who is unconventional.
He is a bit biscarrat, but that's what makes him unique.
Il est un peu biscarrat, mais c'est ce qui le rend unique.
Something odd or strange.
This movie was really biscarrat; I didn't understand the ending.
Ce film était vraiment biscarrat, je n'ai pas compris la fin.