checkered in French
checkered in French is échiqueté, carreauté, damier — checkered means patterned with a grid of alternating light and dark squares.
checkered in French
échiqueté
Divided into a grid of squares of alternating colours or shades, or into light and dark patches.
carreauté
Divided into a grid of squares of alternating colours or shades, or into light and dark patches.
damier
Divided into a grid of squares of alternating colours or shades, or into light and dark patches.
à carreaux
Divided into a grid of squares of alternating colours or shades, or into light and dark patches.
What does "checkered" mean?
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adj Patterned with a grid of alternating light and dark squares.
"The racers crossed the finish line beneath a checkered flag."
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adj Marked by ups and downs, controversy, or a mix of successes and failures.
"The politician had a checkered past full of scandals and comebacks."
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checkered in a sentence
- The racers crossed the finish line beneath a checkered flag.
- She wore a checkered skirt to the interview.
- The politician had a checkered past full of scandals and comebacks.
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What is "checkered" in French?
"checkered" in French is échiqueté, carreauté, damier. checkered means: Patterned with a grid of alternating light and dark squares.
How do you use "checkered" in a sentence?
Example: "The racers crossed the finish line beneath a checkered flag." In French, "checkered" is échiqueté, carreauté, damier.
Are there other ways to say "checkered" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "checkered": échiqueté, carreauté, damier, à carreaux.
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