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    Carré (en. Square)

    kaʁe

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A geometric figure with four sides of equal length.
    The painting is in the shape of a square.
    Le tableau a la forme d'un carré.
    A defined space, often used in mathematics.
    He calculated the area of the square.
    Il a calculé l'aire du carré.
    An urban neighborhood or rectangular public space.
    We had a picnic in the square of the park.
    Nous avons pique-niqué dans le carré du parc.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'quadratum', meaning 'four'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    square in space
    A well-defined urban space.
    carré dans l'espace
    arts square
    A neighborhood dedicated to the arts or culture.
    carré des arts
    magic square
    An arrangement of numbers in a square that gives the same sum in all directions.
    carré magique

    Related Words

    squarely
    In a direct or straightforward manner.
    carrément
    to tile
    To proceed with assembling tiles to form a pattern.
    carreler
    action square
    A set of activities arranged in an orderly manner.
    carré d'action

    Slang Meanings

    Liveliness and precision in work.
    He works squarely, always a perfectionist.
    Il travaille carré, toujours perfectionniste.
    To behave in a strict or rigid manner.
    He is too square in his way of thinking.
    Il est trop carré dans sa façon de penser.