No. 2,135 in French
carrés
"Carrés" in English means "squares."
In a sentence
Le jardin est divisé en plusieurs carrés de fleurs.
The garden is divided into several flower squares.
In this sentence, 'carrés' refers to square-shaped sections of the garden used for planting flowers, showcasing its geometrical and organizational usage.
Ses idées sont très carrés et bien organisées.
His ideas are very clear-cut and well-organized.
Here, 'carrés' is used metaphorically to describe clarity and orderliness, reflecting on structured thinking.
J'aime les motifs carrés sur cette couverture.
I love the square patterns on this blanket.
In this context, 'carrés' describes square-shaped designs or patterns visible on an object, emphasizing their aesthetic aspect.
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