foursquare

• Adjectif désignant ce qui est ferme, inébranlable ou direct ; également utilisé pour décrire quelque chose de construit ou disposé en carré, ou une personne franche et résolue.

An old-fashioned adjective meaning firm, unyielding, or straightforward; also used to describe something that is squarely built or arranged.

1. Firm and unwaveringC1formal

   Characterized by firm, determined, and unwavering conviction or behavior.

   Ferme et inébranlable

   • He remained foursquare in his support for the new policy despite criticism.
   • Her foursquare stance on human rights earned her widespread respect.
   • The organization's foursquare commitment to transparency was evident in every decision.

   Synonymesdeterminedfirmresolutesteadfastunwaveringunyielding

   Antonymesfalteringindecisiveirresoluteshakyunstableunsteadyunsurevacillatingwavering

2. Square-shapedB2formal

   Having four equal sides and right angles; shaped like a square.

   carré

   • The ancient fortress was built on a foursquare plan with symmetric towers.
   • A foursquare table stood in the center of the hall.
   • The manuscript described a foursquare courtyard lined with columns.

   Synonymesquadrangularquadraticsquare

• Adverbe signifiant « fermement, résolument et sans fléchir » ou « directement, sans hésitation ». Il peut aussi se rapporter à quelque chose disposé en face ou tourné directement vers quelque chose. Le mot a une origine marine, mais est désormais employé au sens figuré.

An adverb meaning 'in a firm, determined, and resolute manner' or 'directly and without hesitation.' It can also refer to something being positioned squarely or facing something directly. The word has nautical origins but is now used figuratively.

1. In a square positionC1formal

   In a manner that forms a square or has four equal sides; firmly positioned.

   En carré

   • The soldiers stood foursquare in formation.
   • The table was set foursquare in the center of the room.
   • He planted the flag foursquare on the hilltop.

   Synonymessquarely

2. Firmly and without compromiseC1formal

   With unwavering determination and conviction; resolutely.

   Fermement et sans compromis

   • She stood foursquare behind her principles.
   • The organization remains foursquare in its opposition to any changes.
   • He defended his decisions foursquare, never yielding to pressure.

   Synonymesadamantlydeterminedlyfirmlyresolutelystaunchlysteadfastlyuncompromisinglyunwaveringly

   Antonymeshesitantlyirresolutelyweakly

• Nom désignant un quadrilatère régulier à quatre côtés égaux et quatre angles droits, en particulier un polygone régulier à quatre côtés.

A noun referring to a plane rectangle with four equal sides and four right angles, specifically a four-sided regular polygon.

1. SquareB1formal

   A plane rectangle with four equal sides and four right angles; a four-sided regular polygon.

   carré

   • The children drew a foursquare on the pavement with chalk.
   • In geometry class, we learned that a foursquare has all sides equal.
   • The garden was laid out as a perfect foursquare.

   Synonymesquadratesquare