Plat (en. Flat)
/pla/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
A shallow container designed to hold food.
She served the cake on a porcelain plate.
Elle a servi le gâteau sur un plat en porcelaine.
A type of dish that is prepared and served.
This dish is a specialty of the region.
Ce plat est une spécialité de la région.
Level or plain surface.
The ground is flat here, ideal for playing football.
Le terrain est plat ici, idéal pour jouer au football.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'planus', meaning 'flat' or 'level'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
dish of the day
The dish offered by a restaurant on that day.
plat du jour
to be flat
To be without energy, tired.
être à plat
takeout dish
A prepared meal intended to be eaten outside.
plat à emporter
Related Words
flatness
State of being flat; absence of relief.
platitude
flat decking
A flat surface formed by boards or planks.
platelage
Slang Meanings
To feel tired or exhausted.
After a long day at work, I'm flat.
Après une longue journée de travail, je suis à plat.
Something uninteresting or tedious.
This movie was really flat, I do not recommend it.
Ce film était vraiment plat, je ne le recommande pas.