Plates (en. Plates)

pɪəts

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Flat base or container for serving food.

She washed the plates after dinner.

Elle a lavé les plates après le dîner.

Flat and rigid element used in construction or art.

The plates of this building are made of concrete.

Les plates de cet immeuble sont en béton.

Object used as a support for painting or engraving.

The artist chose a metal plate for his work.

L'artiste a choisi une plate en métal pour son œuvre.

From the old French 'plat' which means 'flat, smooth'.

to be on the same wavelength

Sharing the same ideas.

être sur la même plate

to fall flat

Failing or falling unexpectedly.

se jeter à plat

to have one's feet on the ground

Being realistic and pragmatic.

avoir les pieds sur terre

flat

State that is not raised.

plat

plaque

Flat surface, often used for writing or representing images.

plaque

board

Piece of wood or flat materials.

planche

To be in trouble or to have problems.

He is in the dumps because of his debt.

Il est dans les plates à cause de sa dette.

To feel tired or exhausted.

After this long day, I am completely exhausted.

Après cette longue journée, je suis complètement plates.