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    Plafonds (en. Ceilings)

    /pla.fɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The upper surface of a room, which separates the interior of the building from the outside.
    The ceilings in this apartment are very high.
    Les plafonds de cet appartement sont très hauts.
    Limit of amount, often in finance.
    The spending ceiling is set at 1000 euros.
    Le plafond de dépenses est fixé à 1000 euros.
    A dome or structure covering a vast space.
    The ceiling of the cathedral is beautifully decorated.
    Le plafond de la cathédrale est magnifiquement décoré.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'plafon', deriving from 'plafoindre', meaning to cover, to enclose.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to reach the ceiling
    To exceed the limit or the maximum allowed.
    atteindre le plafond
    glass ceiling
    An invisible barrier that prevents the promotion of women and minorities.
    plafond de verre
    spending ceiling
    The maximum amount one is willing to spend.
    plafond de dépenses

    Related Words

    capping
    Action of limiting or setting a ceiling.
    plafonnement
    decapping
    Action of removing a established limit.
    déplafonnement
    height
    Vertical dimension, often used to describe ceilings.
    hauteur

    Slang Meanings

    In colloquial usage, refers to a spending limit.
    Be careful, we have reached the ceiling on this project.
    Fais attention, on a atteint le plafond sur ce projet.
    Used to designate a social or economic level.
    In this company, there is a glass ceiling that prevents advancement.
    Dans cette entreprise, il y a un plafond de verre qui empêche l'avancement.