French word

planette

Pronunciation

IPA/planɛt/

Meaning

  • feminine nounfloat

Example

Le maçon lisse le mur avec une planette.

The mason smooths the wall with a float.

Illustration for planette (float)

More examples

La planette sert de support pour peindre.

The planette serves as a support for painting.

Core concept

A mason pressing a small flat wooden board over wet mortar to even its surface.

Similar words

planète: A round celestial body that orbits a star such as the Sun.
planche: A wide, flat wooden board used for flooring or making things.
outil: An implement used to perform a task or piece of work.
plaque: A thin, flat sheet used for parts, signs, or similar items.

Definition in French

Petite pièce de bois plate employée pour finir la surface d'un mur en comprimant ou en lissant le mortier.

Word origin

The noun planette combines planche, 'board', and the diminutive suffix -ette, which indicates a smaller form.

Usage tips

  • Planette and planète are pronounced alike in standard French, but only the latter means 'planet'; spelling and context distinguish them.

Other meanings

  • spokeshavenoun

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