Quadruple (en. Quadruple)

/kwadʁyp.l/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Something that is four times more.
His income reached the level of a quadruple.
Son revenu a atteint le niveau d'un quadruple.
In some contexts, refers to a person who has four identities or roles.
He plays a quadruple role in this play.
Il joue un quadruple rôle dans cette pièce de théâtre.
adjective
Which is multiplied by four.
The company's growth quadrupled in one year.
La croissance de l'entreprise a quadruplé en un an.
Refers to something that is composed of four parts.
A quadruple jump is part of acrobatic figures.
Un quadruple saut fait partie des figures acrobatiques.

Etymology

From the Latin 'quadruplus' which means 'four times'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

quadruple dose
A quadruple quantity of a product or medication.
quadruple dose
quadruple jump
An acrobatic jump performed by turning four times around oneself.
quadruple saut

Related Words

quaternary
Relating to a group of four.
quaternaire
quartet
A group of four musicians or singers.
quatuor

Slang Meanings

A quadruple bet.
He placed a quadruple bet on this race.
Il a misé un quadruple sur cette course.
A quadruple combo.
He achieved a quadruple combo in this video game.
Il a réussi un quadruple combo dans ce jeu vidéo.