cahier

Cahier is a French word for exercise book or notebook. Cahier has French ruled paper. French ruled is also known as “Grands Carreaux” (large square) paper or “Seyes” paper.

French ruling is particularly a Grid matrix. The grid matrix is made of 8mm x 8mm square having thicker lines, with thinner horizontal feint lines spaced 2mm apart inside of the square. There is a space at the top and bottom of the pages for notes or teacher’s comments. There is a margin on the left side of the pages marked with a vertical red or magenta line. The French ruled paper has the margin line, the main lines and the dividing lines.