Carreaux (en. Tiles)

/kaʁo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Flat plate, generally square or rectangular, used for covering.

The ceramic tiles in the bathroom are very modern.

Les carreaux de céramique dans la salle de bains sont très modernes.

Square-shaped pattern.

She is wearing a checked dress that is very fashionable.

Elle porte une robe à carreaux qui est très à la mode.

Play areas for certain board games.

We played a board game on the tiles.

Nous avons joué à un jeu de société sur des carreaux.

The word 'carreau' comes from the Latin 'caprāus' which designates a square piece.

cement tiles

Decorative cement tiles used in floor coverings.

carreaux de ciment

checked

Describes a pattern of crossed stripes, often used in clothing.

à carreaux

checked patterns

Pattern or style that features squares.

carreautés

to tile

Action of laying tiles.

carreauter

tiler

Craftsman who lays tiles.

carreleur

tile (singular)

A single piece of tile.

carreau (singulier)

Used to describe something normal or ordinary.

It's a checked look, nothing special.

C'est un look à carreaux, rien de spécial.

Can refer to a boring person.

He is so ordinary, he never knows how to have fun.

Il est tellement carreaux, il ne sait jamais s'amuser.