square

skwɛə

skveē

squire

Définition et signification de « square » en anglais

Square

NOM

carré

a shape with four equal straight sides and four right angles, each measuring 90°

informations grammaticales

statut d’animéité

inanimé

composition morphologique

simple

dénombrable

forme plurielle

squares

Exemples

Each tile on the bathroom floor was a small square shape.

Chaque carreau sur le sol de la salle de bain avait une petite forme carrée.

place

an open area in a city or town where two or more streets meet

Exemples

The market was held in the town square.

Le marché se tenait sur la place de la ville.

place

an open piece of land in a city or town that is four-sided and is usually surrounded by buildings

Exemples

The town square was bustling with activity as vendors set up stalls for the weekly market.

La place de la ville était animée d'activité alors que les vendeurs installaient leurs étals pour le marché hebdomadaire.

carré, place

something approximating the shape of a square

carré

the second exponent of any given number produced when multiplied by itself

équerre, règle à angle droit

a hand tool consisting of two straight arms at right angles; used to construct or test right angles

carré, place

any artifact having a shape similar to a plane geometric figure with four equal sides and four right angles

un carré, un réac

a formal and conservative person with old-fashioned views

un ringard, un béotien

someone who doesn't understand what is going on

cigarette, clope

a small cylinder of finely cut tobacco rolled in paper for smoking

vieilli

Exemples

He stepped outside for a cigarette during the break.

Il est sorti pour une cigarette pendant la pause.

square

ADJECTIF

carré

having four even sides and four right angles, forming a shape resembling a regular square

informations grammaticales

composition morphologique

simple

qualitatif

superlatif

squarest

comparatif

squarer

gradable

Exemples

The square table sat neatly in the center of the room, its corners forming right angles.

La table carrée était placée parfaitement au centre de la pièce, ses coins formant des angles droits.

honnête, conventionnel

morally upright or conventional, especially in a situation or practice

honest

straight

truthful

veracious

Exemples

The contract was square, with no hidden clauses.

Le contrat était carré, sans clauses cachées.

ringard, conservateur

socially conservative in behavior, attitudes, or style

straight

Exemples

The company's policies were so square that they didn't allow for any innovation.

Les politiques de l'entreprise étaient tellement carrées qu'elles ne permettaient aucune innovation.

carré, franc

without evasion or compromise

équilibré, sans reste

leaving no balance

copieux, nourrissant

substantial, hearty, and satisfying food, typically well-balanced and fulfilling

Exemples

They enjoyed a square meal of roast beef, mashed potatoes, and vegetables after a long day at work.

Ils ont apprécié un repas copieux de rosbif, purée de pommes de terre et légumes après une longue journée de travail.

quitte

matching, agreeing, or compatible with something

à égalité

(of participants or teams in a game or competition) having even scores

carré, quadratique

used to express area by multiplying length by width

Exemples

Canada has 9.98 million square kilometers of land.

Le Canada a 9,98 millions de kilomètres carrés de terre.

to square

VERBE

élever au carré, mettre au carré

to multiply a value or number by itself

Transitive: to square a number

Exemples

Squaring 5 gives you 5 × 5, which equals 25.

Élever au carré 5 vous donne 5 × 5, ce qui équivaut à 25.

carré, équarrir

to shape something into a square or rectangular form

Transitive: to square sth

informations grammaticales

composition morphologique

simple

verbe d’action

régulier

présent

square

3e personne du singulier

squares

participe présent

squaring

passé simple

squared

participe passé

squared

Exemples

He squared the edges of the wood to prepare it for the frame.

Il a équarri les bords du bois pour le préparer pour le cadre.

redresser, ajuster

to straighten and position your shoulders confidently, often as a sign of readiness or determination

Transitive: to square one's shoulders

Exemples

She squared her shoulders and stepped onto the stage.

Elle redressa les épaules et monta sur scène.

aligner, conformer

to align or modify something so that it follows a specific rule or standard

Transitive: to square an idea or plan with an standard

Exemples

She squared her actions with the company’s ethical guidelines.

Elle a aligné ses actions avec les directives éthiques de l'entreprise.

mettre les rames à angle droit, positionner les rames perpendiculairement à l'eau

to position the oars so that they are at a right angle to the water

Transitive: to square oars

Exemples

The rower squared the oars to stop the boat quickly.

Le rameur a mis les rames à l'équerre pour arrêter le bateau rapidement.

équilibrer, régler

to make an account even or resolve a debt

Transitive: to square an account or debt

Exemples

They squared their accounts before ending the partnership.

Ils ont arrêté leurs comptes avant de mettre fin au partenariat.

concorder, correspondre

to match or agree exactly with something in terms of details or expectations

Intransitive: to square with sth

Exemples

His explanation squared with the facts presented in the report.

Son explication cadrait avec les faits présentés dans le rapport.

square

ADVERBE

carrément, directement

in a straight direct way

informations grammaticales

carrément, solidement

firmly and solidly

carrément, de manière carrée

having the shape of a square

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Définition et signification de « square » en anglais

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