carré

Carré is a French word meaning "square." It is used in various contexts, often referring to a shape with four equal sides and four right angles. In geometry, a carré is a fundamental two-dimensional figure.

Beyond its geometric definition, carré can also refer to a small, square-shaped piece of land or a public space within a town or city, often paved and used for gathering. In culinary terms, a carré can denote a square piece of chocolate or a specific cut of meat, such as a carré d'agneau (lamb rack). The term can also appear in art and architecture, describing square elements or compositions. Its meaning is context-dependent, but the core idea of a square or a square-like form remains consistent.