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• Décrit une figure à quatre côtés égaux et quatre angles droits ; aussi utilisé familièrement pour qualifier quelque chose de conventionnel, ennuyeux ou démodé.

Describes a shape with four equal sides and four right angles; also used informally to describe something that is conventional, boring, or old-fashioned.

1. ShapeA1formal

   Having four equal sides and four right angles.

   carré (forme géométrique)

   • The table has a square top.
   • She drew a square box on the paper.
   • The room is perfectly square.

   Synonymesfoursquarequadrate

   Antonymescircularcurvedround

2. Fair and honestB1informal

   Characterized by fairness, honesty, and straightforwardness.

   franc et honnête

   • He gave me a square deal on the car.
   • She is known for being square in all her business dealings.
   • We need a square agreement that benefits both parties.

   Synonymesdecentequitablefairhonesthonorablejustscrupulousstraightforwardtruthfulupright

   Antonymescorruptcrookeddeceitfuldishonestunfair

3. Old-fashioned or conventionalB2informal

   Used to describe someone who is conservative, conventional, or not trendy.

   ringard

   • My parents are so square; they don't understand modern music.
   • He's a bit square for this party scene.
   • Don't be so square; try something new for once.

   Synonymesconservativeconventionalfuddy-duddyold-fashionedpriggishstodgystrait-lacedstuffytraditional

   Antonymescoolgroovyhipmodswingingtrendy

• Adverbe signifiant « directement » ou « honnêtement », souvent utilisé dans des expressions comme « regarder quelqu'un droit dans les yeux » ou « toucher exactement la cible ». Peut aussi signifier « de manière franche ou droite ».

An adverb meaning "directly" or "fairly," often used in phrases like "look someone square in the eye" or "hit square on the target." It can also mean "in a straightforward or honest manner."

1. Directly or exactlyB2informal

   In a direct or straightforward manner; exactly.

   directement, exactement

   • He looked me square in the eye.
   • The ball hit him square on the nose.
   • She stood square in the middle of the room.

   Synonymesbangdeadexactlyplumbpreciselyrightslapsmackstraight

2. Fairly or honestlyB2informal

   In a fair, honest, or straightforward way.

   honnêtement, loyalement

   • They dealt square with each other.
   • He always plays square in business.
   • We need to settle this matter square and fair.

   Synonymescandidlyequitablyfairlyhonestlyhonorablyjustlyopenlyplainlystraightforwardlytruthfully

   Antonymescrookedlydeceitfullydishonestlyfraudulentlyunfairly

• Nom désignant une figure géométrique à quatre côtés égaux et quatre angles droits, ou un espace public ouvert dans une ville ou un village.

A noun referring to a geometric shape with four equal sides and four right angles, or an open public area in a city or town.

1. Geometric shapeA1formal

   A plane figure with four equal straight sides and four right angles.

   carré (figure géométrique)

   • The children drew a square on the blackboard.
   • A square has four sides of equal length.
   • The window was shaped like a perfect square.

2. A2formal

   An open public area in a town or city, often surrounded by buildings.

   place publique

   • We met in the town square for the festival.
   • The main square is filled with cafes and shops.
   • Tourists gathered in the square to watch the street performers.

   Synonymescourtesplanadeforumpiazzaplaceplazaprecinct

3. MathematicsB1formal

   The result of multiplying a number by itself.

   carré (mathématiques)

   • The square of 5 is 25.
   • Calculate the square of each number in the list.
   • She learned how to find the square of a number in math class.

4. Old-fashioned personB2informalamerican

   A person who is considered conventional, conservative, or boring.

   Personne conventionnelle

   • Don't be such a square; come dance with us!
   • He's a bit of a square when it comes to fashion.
   • My parents are total squares; they never want to try new things.

   Synonymesconformistconservativefogeyfuddy-duddystick-in-the-mudstuffed shirttraditionalist

   Antonymesmodnonconformistrebel

• Verbe signifiant donner une forme carrée à quelque chose, régler un compte ou une dette, ou rendre quelque chose conforme ou compatible avec autre chose.

A verb used to indicate the act of making something square in shape, settling a debt or account, or making something consistent or compatible.

1. Make square or straightB1formal

   To make something have straight edges, right angles, or a square shape.

   Équarrir

   • He squared the corners of the wooden board.
   • The carpenter squared the frame before nailing it.
   • She squared the paper by folding it neatly.

   Synonymesalignevenlevelstraightentrue

2. Multiply by itselfB1formal

   To multiply a number by itself.

   élever au carré

   • To find the area, you need to square the length of the side.
   • She squared 5 and got 25.
   • The teacher asked the students to square the number 7.

3. Settle or resolveB2informal

   To make something consistent, balanced, or settled.

   Régler, concilier

   • We need to square our accounts before the end of the month.
   • He squared the debt with his friend.
   • They squared their differences and moved on.

   Synonymesadjustalignbalancecleareven outharmonizepay offreconcileresolvesettle

   Antonymesconflictcontradictdifferdisputedisturb

4. Adjust or alignB2formal

   To bring something into agreement or harmony with something else.

   Mettre en accord

   • Her story doesn't square with the facts.
   • We need to square our plans with the budget.
   • His actions square with his principles.

   Synonymesalignconformcoordinatefitharmonizematchreconcileregulate

   Antonymesclashconflictdisagreemisalignmismatch

Variantes phrasalsquare awaysquare offsquare up