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    Quart (en. Quarter)

    /kaʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A quarter measures the quantity of a liquid or a substance.
    He poured a quarter of milk into the bowl.
    Il a versé un quart de lait dans le bol.
    A quarter is a system of dividing a whole into four equal parts.
    The pizza was cut into four quarters.
    La pizza a été coupée en quatre quarts.
    In the field of real estate, a quarter can refer to a neighborhood.
    She lives in a lively quarter of the city.
    Elle habite dans un quart animé de la ville.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'quartus' which means 'fourth'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a quarter of an hour
    A period of fifteen minutes.
    un quart d'heure
    a quarter-final
    One of the stages of an elimination tournament.
    un quart de finale
    work shift
    A work period.
    quart de travail

    Related Words

    fourth
    Who is in fourth position or represents the number four.
    quatrième
    quartan
    A medication or illness that recurs every quarter of a day or night.
    quartan

    Slang Meanings

    a quarter of beer
    We had a quarter of beer at the bar.
    On a pris un quart de bière au bar.
    to do the shift
    He is on duty, he has to do the shift tonight.
    Il est de garde, il doit faire le quart ce soir.