French translation of quadruple is 
quadruple

Meaning of "quadruple" in English

The word "quadruple" in English refers to increasing something fourfold or making it four times larger in quantity or value. It describes a mathematical multiplication by four and is often used in contexts like population growth, financial gains, or any numerical increase that results in an item or figure becoming four times its original size. The term can also function as an adjective to describe something composed of four parts or elements, like a quadruple alliance or a quadruple-layered cake.

Meaning of "quadruple" in French

In French, "quadruple" has a similar meaning to its English counterpart, indicating something that multiplies by four or has four components. It can serve as a verb meaning to multiply by four or as an adjective to describe something with four parts. In mathematics, finance, and everyday scenarios, it retains the idea of an increase or composition in fourfold terms. The context in which it is used in French often resembles the English usage, highlighting numerical growth or a four-part structure.

Pronunciation of "quadruple" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /ˈkwɒdruːpl/ (British English) or /kwɒˈdruːpl/ (American English).

Pronunciation Variations: In British English, the emphasis is often on the first syllable, while American English speakers might emphasize the second syllable more. The vowel sounds can vary slightly between accents, affecting overall pronunciation.

Pronunciation of "quadruple" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /kadʀypl/.

Pronunciation Variations: There may be slight variations in pronunciation between different French-speaking regions, but the standard French pronunciation emphasizes the second syllable with a rolled "r". Regional accents might influence the clarity and intonation, though these differences are generally minor.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. The company hopes to quadruple its profits by next year. (L'entreprise espère quadrupler ses bénéfices d'ici l'année prochaine.)
2. They had to quadruple the recipe to serve everyone at the party. (Ils ont dû quadrupler la recette pour servir tout le monde à la fête.)
3. The population is expected to quadruple in the next fifty years. (On s'attend à ce que la population quadruple au cours des cinquante prochaines années.)
4. She won a quadruple prize in the lottery. (Elle a gagné un prix quadruple à la loterie.)
5. We saw a quadruple rainbow after the storm. (Nous avons vu un arc-en-ciel quadruple après la tempête.)
6. The value of the investments quadrupled over time. (La valeur des investissements a quadruplé au fil du temps.)
7. They need a quadruple bypass surgery. (Ils ont besoin d'une chirurgie de pontage quadruple.)
8. His workload has quadrupled since the promotion. (Sa charge de travail a quadruplé depuis la promotion.)
9. The artist's painting was auctioned at a quadruple of its estimated value. (La peinture de l'artiste a été vendue à une quadruple de sa valeur estimée aux enchères.)
10. The city aims to quadruple its green spaces by 2030. (La ville vise à quadrupler ses espaces verts d'ici 2030.)

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

Synonyms: multiply by four, fourfold, quadruplex, quadruple-layered.

Antonyms: decrease, divide, halve, single.

Similar Words: increase, amplify, escalate, expand, grow.

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

Synonyms: multiplication par quatre, quadrupliquer, quadrupède.

Antonyms: réduire, diviser, diminuer.

Similar Words: augmenter, croître, amplifier, étendre.

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