Plaque (en. Plate)

[plak]

Meaning & Definition

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noun

A metal or wood plate bearing an inscription.

The plaque on the door indicates the name of the company.

La plaque sur la porte indique le nom de l'entreprise.

Dental plaque accumulates on teeth.

It is important to brush your teeth well to avoid plaque buildup.

Il est important de bien se brosser les dents pour éviter l'accumulation de plaque.

A commemorative plaque.

A plaque was installed in memory of the victims.

Une plaque a été installée en mémoire des victimes.

From Latin 'placca', meaning 'layer'.

commemorative plaque

Plaque dedicated to the memory of an event or person.

plaque commemorative

dental plaque

Buildup of bacteria on the teeth.

plaque dentaire

identification plaque

Plaque used to identify a business or person.

plaque d'identifier

tablet

Flat object, often used to contain written information or illustrations.

tablette

panel

Flat surface where information is displayed.

panneau

label

Small plate or piece of paper with information.

étiquette

Slang for a type of emblem or badge.

He wears a group plaque to show his membership.

Il porte une plaque du groupe pour montrer son appartenance.

Plaque used to describe someone lacking energy.

He really is a plaque; nothing excites him.

Il est vraiment une plaque, rien ne l'enthousiasme.