à carreaux

à carreaux
An adjective phrase is a group of words used to describe a noun (e.g., rouge foncé).
adjective phrase
a. checkered
Regionalism used in Canada.
(Canada)
Regionalism used in the United States.
(United States)
Martine porte une jupe à carreaux et un chemisier.Martine is wearing a checkered skirt and a blouse.
b. chequered
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom.
(United Kingdom)
La valise à carreaux roses appartient à la femme en tailleur rose.The pink chequered suitcase belongs to the woman in the pink suit.
c. checked
Quand nous allons à la montagne, nous voyons beaucoup de gens qui portent des chemises à carreaux rouges et noirs.When we go to the mountains, we see a lot of people wearing red-and-black checked shirts.
d. check
Une cravate bleu uni va bien avec une chemise à carreaux bleus et blancs.A solid blue tie looks good with a blue-and-white check shirt.
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