French word

planche

Pronunciation

IPA/plɑ̃ʃ/

Meaning

  • feminine nounboard

Example

Ne marche pas sur la planche.

Don't walk on the board.

Illustration for planche (board)

More examples

J'ai coupé les légumes sur la planche à découper.

I cut the vegetables on the cutting board.

Core concept

A sturdy flat board used as a base, walkway, or structural piece.

Common phrases

  • planche à découper

    cutting board

  • planche de surf

    surfboard

  • planche à repasser

    ironing board

Similar words

plancher: A flat indoor surface designed for people to walk on.
panneau: A large board displaying information or directions indoors, outdoors, or along a road.
plaque: A thin, flat plate made of metal, stone, plastic, or a similar material.

Definition in French

Morceau plat et rigide, souvent en bois, utilisé comme surface de travail ou comme élément pour monter une structure.

Word origin

Planche is an inherited French form that traces back through Old French to Late Latin planca.

Usage tips

  • Planche and plancher are not interchangeable: planche means board, while plancher means floor or flooring.

Related words

  • planchettesmall boardnoun
  • plancherfloornoun

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