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    Parquet (en. Parquet)

    /paʁ.ke/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A flooring made of pieces of wood assembled in patterns.
    The dining room parquet is made of solid oak.
    Le parquet de la salle à manger est en chêne massif.
    Wooden surfaces for sports or recreational activities.
    The gym parquet was slippery because of the rain.
    Le parquet du gymnase était glissant à cause de la pluie.
    The level of a courtroom where lawyers and prosecutors sit.
    The lawyer went to the parquet to file a complaint.
    L'avocat s'est rendu au parquet pour déposer une plainte.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'parquet', referring to a small park or a small room.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    floating parquet
    Type of parquet that is not fixed to the ground.
    parquet flottant
    dance floor
    Parquet surface specifically designed for dancing.
    parquet de danse
    herringbone parquet
    Parquet arranged in herringbone patterns.
    parquet en chevrons

    Related Words

    floor
    Horizontal surface of a room.
    plancher
    to lay parquet
    To lay parquet.
    parqueter
    slat
    Fine parquet element.
    lamelle

    Slang Meanings

    Used to describe something refined or classy.
    This restaurant has a very classy atmosphere.
    Ce restaurant a une ambiance très parquet.
    Refers to a person who is elegant or well-dressed.
    Look at him, he's all dressed up today!
    Regarde-le, il est tout parquet aujourd'hui !