Planche (en. Plank)

/plɑ̃ʃ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A plank is a piece of flat material, especially wood, used in construction or for DIY projects.

He cut a plank to build a shelf.

Il a coupé une planche pour construire une étagère.

A plank can refer to a static image that is drawn or printed, often used in a book or comic.

This comic board is very funny.

Cette planche de bande dessinée est très drôle.

In the field of surfing, a plank is the equipment used to glide on waves.

She bought a new surfboard for her vacation.

Elle a acheté une nouvelle planche de surf pour ses vacances.

From Latin 'planca', meaning 'flat plank'.

to windsurf

To practice a water sport where one moves on water with a board and a sail.

faire de la planche à voile

bulletin board

Surface where information or announcements are displayed.

planche d'affichage

cutting board

Board used in the kitchen for cutting food.

planche à découper

small plank

Small plank generally used for precision work.

planchette

floor

Horizontal surface of a room.

plancher

unplank

To remove a plank from something.

déplanche

Use the term to refer to a person lacking character.

He is too plank to take risks.

Il est trop planche pour prendre des risques.

Plank as a synonym for a monotonous life.

His life has become a real plank.

Sa vie est devenue une vraie planche.