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le carre

Part of Speech:

Noun

Proper Noun

Sense 1:

A popular English author known for his espionage novels.

Example sentence: John le Carré was a master of the spy genre, and his book "The Spy Who Came In From The Cold" is considered a classic.

Sense 2:

A type of French term, also known as "the square" in English, typically referring to a large open public space often surrounded by buildings or landmarks.

Example sentence: Place de la Concorde in Paris is a famous le carre, with the Luxor Obelisk and the Tuileries Garden on each side.

Sense 3:

A local term used in certain regions for a specific kind of local delicacy or specialty.

Example sentence: When visiting the town of Le Carre in Provence, be sure to try their famous le carre pastry filled with lavender-infused cream.