carrés
/ka.ʁe/carré
1.
nounmasculinePlur
squares (geometric shapes)
square pieces (e.g., pieces of chocolate, cloth squares)
Sur la nappe, il y avait des carrés de chocolat pour le café.
There were chocolate squares on the tablecloth for coffee.
2.
adjectivemasculinePlur
square-shaped
having the shape or form of a square
Les coussins du salon sont carrés et s'accordent bien avec le canapé.
The living-room cushions are square and go well with the sofa.
3.
adjectivemasculinePlur
organized, methodical
strict, no-nonsense; reliable
Avec eux, tout est carré : planning, budgets, délais — aucun improvisation.
With them everything is tight and organized: schedules, budgets, deadlines—no improvisation.
Synonyms:rigoureux, sérieux, ordonnés
