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Square
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carré
a shape with four equal straight sides and four right angles, each measuring 90°
Exemples
The children played hopscotch, drawing squares with chalk on the pavement.
Les enfants ont joué à la marelle, dessinant des carrés avec de la craie sur le trottoir.
02
place
an open area in a city or town where two or more streets meet
Exemples
They met in the square to watch the street performers.
Ils se sont rencontrés sur la place pour regarder les artistes de rue.
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place
an open piece of land in a city or town that is four-sided and is usually surrounded by buildings
Exemples
People gathered in the central square to celebrate the New Year with music and fireworks.
Les gens se sont rassemblés sur la place centrale pour célébrer le Nouvel An avec de la musique et des feux d'artifice.
04
carré, place
something approximating the shape of a square
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carré
the second exponent of any given number produced when multiplied by itself
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équerre, règle à angle droit
a hand tool consisting of two straight arms at right angles; used to construct or test right angles
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carré, place
any artifact having a shape similar to a plane geometric figure with four equal sides and four right angles
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un carré, un réac
a formal and conservative person with old-fashioned views
09
un ringard, un béotien
someone who doesn't understand what is going on
10
cigarette, clope
a small cylinder of finely cut tobacco rolled in paper for smoking
Old useExemples
He lit up a square and leaned against the wall.
Il alluma un cigarette et s'adossa au mur.
square
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carré
having four even sides and four right angles, forming a shape resembling a regular square
Exemples
The square window frame framed a picturesque view of the garden outside.
Le cadre de fenêtre carré encadrait une vue pittoresque du jardin extérieur.
Exemples
The deal seemed square, both parties agreed on all terms.
Exemples
His taste in clothes was a bit square, always sticking to classic suits.
Son goût en matière de vêtements était un peu ringard, toujours fidèle aux costumes classiques.
04
carré, franc
without evasion or compromise
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équilibré, sans reste
leaving no balance
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copieux, nourrissant
substantial, hearty, and satisfying food, typically well-balanced and fulfilling
Exemples
The diner was known for its square breakfasts, providing generous portions of eggs, bacon, and pancakes.
Le restaurant était connu pour ses petits-déjeuners carrés, offrant des portions généreuses d'œufs, de bacon et de pancakes.
07
quitte
matching, agreeing, or compatible with something
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à égalité
(of participants or teams in a game or competition) having even scores
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carré, quadratique
used to express area by multiplying length by width
Exemples
A chessboard is 64 square inches in total area.
Un échiquier a une superficie totale de 64 pouces carrés.
to square
01
élever au carré, mettre au carré
to multiply a value or number by itself
Transitive: to square a number
Exemples
If you square 3, you get 3 × 3, which equals 9.
Si vous mettez au carré 3, vous obtenez 3 × 3, ce qui équivaut à 9.
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carré, équarrir
to shape something into a square or rectangular form
Transitive: to square sth
Exemples
The mason squared the stones before laying them in the wall.
Le maçon a équarri les pierres avant de les poser dans le mur.
03
redresser, ajuster
to straighten and position your shoulders confidently, often as a sign of readiness or determination
Transitive: to square one's shoulders
Exemples
He squared his shoulders before entering the interview room.
Il redressa les épaules avant d'entrer dans la salle d'entretien.
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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
The architect squared the design with the safety codes before final approval.
L'architecte a aligné la conception avec les codes de sécurité avant l'approbation finale.
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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
As they approached the dock, he squared the oars to slow down.
Alors qu'ils approchaient du quai, il a mis les rames en carré pour ralentir.
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équilibrer, régler
to make an account even or resolve a debt
Transitive: to square an account or debt
Exemples
He squared his debt with the bank by making the final payment.
Il a réglé sa dette avec la banque en effectuant le paiement final.
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concorder, correspondre
to match or agree exactly with something in terms of details or expectations
Intransitive: to square with sth
Exemples
Her story squared perfectly with the timeline of events.
Son histoire cadrait parfaitement avec la chronologie des événements.
square
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carrément, directement
in a straight direct way
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carrément, solidement
firmly and solidly
03
carrément, de manière carrée
having the shape of a square
