carreau

French

Etymology

From Old French quarel, from Vulgar Latin *quadrellus from Classical Latin quadrus. Compare Italian quadrello, Spanish cuadrillo.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ka.ʁo/
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Noun

carreau m (plural carreaux)

  1. square (as a geometrical shape)
  2. (card games) diamonds (card suit)
  3. tile (compare with carrelage, meaning tiles or tiling)
  4. windowpane
  5. bolt (crossbow projectile)

See also
Suits in French · couleurs (layout · text)
cœur ♥ carreau ♦ pique ♠ trèfle ♣

Further reading

Norman

Etymology

From Old French quarel, from Vulgar Latin *quadrellus from Classical Latin quadrus.

Noun

carreau m (plural carreaux)

  1. (Jersey, card games) diamond
Suits in Norman · couleurs (layout · text)
tchoeu ♥ carreau ♦ picl'ye ♠ trêfl'ye ♣
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