Table (en. Table)
/tabl/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
Flat surface supported by legs, used to place objects.
There is a table in the dining room.
Il y a une table dans la salle à manger.
Organized list of data, often arranged in columns.
You can see the results in the table.
Tu peux voir les résultats dans le tableau.
Playing surface for certain sports.
They play ping-pong on a suitable table.
Ils jouent au ping-pong sur une table adaptée.
Etymology
From Old French 'table', derived from Latin 'tabula'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
table of contents
List of chapters in a book.
table des matières
put on the table
To address a topic or question.
mettre sur la table
round table
Meeting where all participants have equal status.
table ronde
dashboard
Tool that provides essential information.
tableau de bord
Related Words
board
Graphic representation of information.
tableau
small table
Flat surface smaller than a table.
tablette
cooking table
Kitchen equipment for preparing meals.
table de cuisson
Slang Meanings
Rolling table
A rolling table is used to easily move equipment.
On utilise une table à roulettes pour déplacer facilement les équipements.
Poker table
He bought a poker table for his gatherings with friends.
Il a acheté une table de poker pour ses soirées entre amis.