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square

small public garden, square

noun SKWAR Rare
Travel & Places Movement

Origin: from English 'square'

Usage Note

square in French specifically means a small enclosed public garden, often in a residential neighbourhood — distinct from une place (an open square with no greenery). The word is borrowed from English but refers to a greener, more intimate space. Children often play in le square near their home.

Examples

"Les enfants jouent dans le square."

Natural Translation

The children play in the little garden.

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