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    Plâtre (en. Plaster)

    [plɑtʁ]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Mixture of dihydrated calcium sulfate, used in architecture and medicine.
    Plaster is commonly used to shape walls.
    Le plâtre est couramment utilisé pour façonner les murs.
    White substance used for casts in medicine.
    He had to wear a plaster after his fracture.
    Il a dû porter un plâtre après sa fracture.
    Decorative coating or finish.
    They applied plaster on the walls for a smooth finish.
    Ils ont appliqué du plâtre sur les murs pour un fini lisse.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'plastrum', meaning 'plaster, medication' which refers to the consistency of the material.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to put on a plaster
    To apply a bandage or a plaster on a wound.
    mettre un plâtre
    modeling plaster
    Type of plaster used to create sculptures.
    plâtre à modeler
    plaster of Paris
    A type of plaster used for molding, very fine.
    plâtre de Paris

    Related Words

    plasterer
    Artisan who applies plaster.
    plâtrier
    plastering
    Action of applying plaster.
    plâtrage
    female plasterer
    Tool or machine used to apply plaster.
    plâtreuse

    Slang Meanings

    To be in a difficult or sticky situation.
    I'm really in the plaster with this project.
    Je suis vraiment dans le plâtre avec ce projet.
    To feel cramped or stuck.
    After this last exam, I'm in the plaster.
    Après ce dernier examen, je suis dans le plâtre.
    State or feeling of heaviness.
    After that party, I have a real plaster.
    Après cette fête, j’ai un vrai plâtre.