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square in French

square in French is carré, carreau, place — square means a four-sided shape with equal sides and right angles.

square in French

carré
adj
carreau
noun
carré
noun
(printing) A certain number of lines, forming a portion of a column, nearly square; used chiefly in reckoning the prices of advertisements in newspapers.
place
noun
(printing) A certain number of lines, forming a portion of a column, nearly square; used chiefly in reckoning the prices of advertisements in newspapers.
square
noun
(printing) A certain number of lines, forming a portion of a column, nearly square; used chiefly in reckoning the prices of advertisements in newspapers.
case
noun
A cell in a grid.
carré
noun
A cell in a grid.
équerre
noun
An L- or T-shaped tool used to place objects or draw lines at right angles.
place
noun
An open space or park, often in the center of a town, not necessarily square in shape, often containing trees, seating and other features pleasing to the eye.
square
noun
An open space or park, often in the center of a town, not necessarily square in shape, often containing trees, seating and other features pleasing to the eye.
carré
noun
élever au carré
verb
(transitive, mathematics) Of a value, term, or expression, to multiply by itself; to raise to the second power.

What does "square" mean?

  1. noun A four-sided shape with equal sides and right angles.
    "She drew a square on the graph paper."
  2. noun An open public area in a town or city, often surrounded by buildings.
    "Tourists gathered in the main square to watch the parade."
  3. adj Forming or having right angles.
    "Make sure the shelf is square before you screw it in."
  4. adj Fair, honest, and straightforward.
    "He gave me a square deal on the used car."

square in a sentence

  • She drew a square on the graph paper.
  • Tourists gathered in the main square to watch the parade.
  • Make sure the shelf is square before you screw it in.
  • He gave me a square deal on the used car.

Similar words in French

Common French translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "square" in French?

"square" in French is carré, carreau, place. square means: A four-sided shape with equal sides and right angles.

How do you use "square" in a sentence?

Example: "She drew a square on the graph paper." In French, "square" is carré, carreau, place.

Are there other ways to say "square" in French?

Yes — French has 7 translations listed for "square": carré, carreau, place, square, case, équerre.

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