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    Assiette (en. Plate)

    /a.sjɛt/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Round or oval dish used to serve food.
    She served dinner on beautiful porcelain plates.
    Elle a servi le dîner dans de belles assiettes en porcelaine.
    Surface or area of something, especially in relation to food.
    The presentation plate was filled with fresh fruits.
    L'assiette de présentation était remplie de fruits frais.
    Portion of food served to an individual.
    He took a plate of pasta.
    Il a pris une assiette de pâtes.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'assiatta', meaning 'plate' or 'dish'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to put one’s foot in it
    To address a delicate subject.
    mettre les pieds dans le plat
    English plate
    A dish made up of several cold foods.
    assiette anglaise
    seafood platter
    A dish that includes a selection of seafood.
    assiette de fruits de mer

    Related Words

    dish
    Object on which food is served.
    plat
    utensil
    Utensil used for eating, such as a fork or spoon.
    couvert
    table
    Furniture on which one eats.
    table

    Slang Meanings

    To have a good appearance
    He has a good appearance, which means he eats well.
    Il a une bonne assiette, ça veut dire qu'il mange bien.
    The empty plate
    When the plate is empty, it means the meal was enjoyed.
    Quand l'assiette est vide, ça veut dire que le repas a été apprécié.