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chequer

UK
/ˈtʃɛkə/
US
/ˈtʃɛkər/

Translations

chequernoun
chequers
pl
UK
/ˈtʃɛkə/
US
/ˈtʃɛkər/
damierMotif à carreaux alternés.
The tablecloth had a red and white chequer design.
La nappe avait un motif de damier rouge et blanc.
damierPlateau de jeu à cases alternées.
He set up the pieces on the chequer before the match began.
Il a disposé les pièces sur le damier avant le début de la partie.
pionDans le jeu de dames.
He moved his chequer diagonally across the board.
Il a déplacé son pion en diagonale sur le plateau.
Synonyms
pattern
checkered design
squares
grid
checker
chequerverb
chequered
Past Simple
chequered
Past Participle
chequering
Gerund
UK
/ˈtʃɛk.ə/
US
/ˈtʃɛk.ɚ/
quadrillerMarquer d’un motif de carrés ou de cases.
The artist decided to chequer the canvas with alternating colors.
L’artiste a décidé de quadriller la toile avec des couleurs alternées.
Additional translations
ponctuerSens figuré : diversifier par des éléments contrastés.
Synonyms
check
mark
pattern
crosshatch

Definitions

chequernoun
A pattern consisting of squares of different colors, typically alternating.
The tablecloth had a red and white chequer design that gave the dining room a cozy feel.
A piece used in the game of checkers, also known as draughts.
He moved his chequer diagonally across the board to capture his opponent's piece.
The board used for games such as chess or draughts, divided into an alternating pattern of coloured squares.
He set up the pieces on the chequer before the match began.
chequerverb
To mark with a pattern of squares or checks.
The artist decided to chequer the canvas with alternating colors.
To diversify or variegate, often with contrasting elements.
The landscape was chequered with patches of sunlight and shadow.
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