French Conversation · Level 191
16 words
French word
square
Pronunciation
IPA/skwaʁ/
Meaning
- masculine nounsmall park
Example
On va au square cet après-midi.
We're going to the small park this afternoon.
More examples
Les enfants jouent dans le square en fin d'après-midi.
The children play in the small park in the late afternoon.
Core concept
A compact, bounded neighborhood green with paths, flowerbeds, and space for children's play.
Common phrases
aller au square
go to the small park
jouer dans le square
play in the small park
Similar words
parc: A spacious public green area for walks, picnics, and relaxation.
place: A paved public plaza enclosed by buildings and roads.
aire de jeux: A play area equipped with slides, swings, and other children's equipment.
jardin: A small, carefully maintained garden planted with flowers and trees.
Definition in French
Espace public de petite taille, souvent clos ou délimité, aménagé pour la détente et les jeux dans un quartier.
Word origin
For the park sense, French square is borrowed from English square, which ultimately traces to Latin quadratus through medieval French forms referring to a four-sided or enclosed space.
Usage tips
- Square is masculine, so the usual phrase is un square, and the example uses au square, the contraction of à le square.
Other meanings
- playgroundnoun