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    Plane (en. Plane)

    plɛn

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A tool used to smooth a wooden surface.
    He uses a planer to make the board perfectly smooth.
    Il utilise un plane pour rendre la planche parfaitement lisse.
    A flat surface, without relief.
    She needs a flat table to work.
    Elle a besoin d'une table plane pour travailler.
    verb
    To make a surface flat.
    He planed the wood before assembling it.
    Il a plané le bois avant de l'assembler.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'planus', meaning 'flat'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    on an inclined plane
    using a plan that goes up or down
    sur un plan incliné
    to have a plan
    to have a project or intention
    avoir un plan
    to be on the same level
    to agree or be in the same situation
    être sur le même plan

    Related Words

    planer
    A tool similar to a planer, but primarily used to remove shavings.
    rabot
    flattened
    Which has been made flat or smooth.
    aplani

    Slang Meanings

    To be on the same wavelength.
    Since we talked, we are really in sync both of us.
    Depuis qu'on a discuté, on est vraiment plane tous les deux.