Meaning of "quadrate" in English

The word "quadrate" generally refers to something that is square or rectangular in shape or that is characterized by having four equal sides. It can also be used as a verb to imply making something square or agreeing or conforming to a standard or a set pattern. In mathematics and geometry, "quadrate" is a term used to describe the process of making an object or a figure into a square. Additionally, in historical contexts, it may refer to a base or foundation that is square in form.

Meaning of "quadrate" in French

In French, the term "quadrate" retains much of its English essence, signifying an object or form that is square or roughly square in appearance. It can describe geometrical shapes possessing four equal sides or it could mean the process of making something conform to a square shape. The usage is largely similar across contexts, whether in geometry, architectural descriptions, or metaphorically to indicate harmony or agreement with a particular standard.

Pronunciation of "quadrate" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /ˈkwɒdreɪt/

Pronunciation Variations: In some English dialects, you might notice variations in the vowel sounds, such as shifting more towards /ˈkwɑːdreɪt/ in certain American regions. However, most dialects maintain the initial "kw" sound and the emphasis on the first syllable.

Pronunciation of "quadrate" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /kwa.dʁat/

Pronunciation Variations: In French, pronunciation may slightly vary for different speakers, particularly in regional accents. However, the phonetics generally remain consistent, focusing on a clear /kwa/ sound at the beginning and a rolled /ʁ/ for the French 'r'.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

  1. The designer had to quadrate the building plans before construction. (Le concepteur a dû quadriller les plans de construction avant la construction.)
  2. They decided to quadrate the garden layout for better symmetry. (Ils ont décidé de quadriller la disposition du jardin pour une meilleure symétrie.)
  3. The artwork needed to quadrate with the museum's aesthetic standards. (L'œuvre d'art devait correspondre aux normes esthétiques du musée.)
  4. In geometry class, the students learned to quadrate a rectangle. (En cours de géométrie, les élèves ont appris à quadriller un rectangle.)
  5. The painting didn't quite quadrate with the rest of the exhibition. (La peinture ne correspondait pas tout à fait au reste de l'exposition.)
  6. Our schedules finally quadrated, allowing us to meet. (Nos horaires ont enfin coïncidé, ce qui nous a permis de nous rencontrer.)
  7. You must ensure that the edges perfectly quadrate with each other. (Vous devez vous assurer que les bords coïncident parfaitement entre eux.)
  8. The architect ensured that the rooms quadrated for efficient space use. (L'architecte a veillé à ce que les pièces quadrillent pour une utilisation efficace de l'espace.)
  9. His explanation didn't quite quadrate with the facts presented earlier. (Son explication ne correspondait pas tout à fait aux faits présentés précédemment.)
  10. They found it challenging to quadrate their ideological beliefs. (Ils ont trouvé difficile de concilier leurs croyances idéologiques.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "quadrate" in English

Synonyms: square, four-sided, correspond, conform, align, harmonize, balance, adjust, calibrate, regularize.

Antonyms: deviate, differ, diverge, contrast, disagree, vary, conflict, mismatch, disorganize, distort.

Similar Words: rectangle, parallelogram, cube, even, level, equalize, match, fit, coordinate, integrate.

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "quadrate" in French

Synonyms: carré, quadriller, harmoniser, aligner, calibrer, ajuster, corriger, équilibrer, correspondre, adapter.

Antonyms: dévier, différer, diverger, contraster, désaccorder, varier, confliger, inadapté, désorganiser, déformer.

Similar Words: rectangle, parallélogramme, cube, égaliser, niveler, accorder, adapter, corréler, coordonner, intégrer.

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