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    Yards (en. Yards)

    /jɑrd/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Unit of length measurement mainly used in Anglo-Saxon countries.
    The length of the field is fifty yards.
    La longueur du terrain est de cinquante yards.
    An enclosure or outdoor space, often associated with industrial activities.
    They built a new station in the city's yards.
    Ils ont construit une nouvelle gare dans les yards de la ville.
    A storage or warehouse space.
    The containers are stacked in the yard.
    Les containers sont empilés dans le yard.

    Etymology

    From Old English 'gierd', meaning 'band' or 'boundary'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    yard sale
    Garage sale, usually selling second-hand items.
    yard sale
    a yard of ale
    A measurement of beer that is a yard long.
    a yard of ale
    to know the ropes
    To understand how to do something, often in a maritime context.
    to know the ropes

    Related Words

    garden
    Green space often used for growing plants.
    jardin
    space
    Area or volume occupied by something.
    espace
    measure
    Action of measuring a dimension or quantity.
    mesure

    Slang Meanings

    In the context of urban slang, often refers to a hangout place.
    We meet at the yard after school.
    On se retrouve au yard après l'école.
    Can refer to a certain level of success or reputation.
    He really raised his yard in the neighborhood.
    Il a vraiment monté son yard dans le quartier.