French Conversation · Level 154
30 words
French word
planning
Pronunciation
IPA/planiŋ/
Meaning
- masculine nounschedule
Example
Le planning de la réunion est prêt.
The meeting schedule is ready.
More examples
J'ai consulté le planning de la semaine.
I checked the schedule for the week.
Core concept
One shared timetable showing when each project task or meeting happens.
Common phrases
consulter le planning
check the schedule
établir un planning
create a schedule
planning hebdomadaire
weekly schedule
Similar words
agenda: A pocket diary for recording personal appointments and plans.
calendrier: A monthly chart listing dates and public holidays.
emploi du temps: A timetable showing classes or work by day and time.
horaire: A schedule showing starting, ending, departure, or arrival times.
Definition in French
Tableau ou calendrier qui présente les rendez-vous et les créneaux horaires prévus pour un projet ou une période donnée.
Word origin
The French noun planning comes from English planning, formed from plan with -ing, and acquired a schedule-related meaning in French.
Usage tips
- French planning usually names the schedule itself, while planification refers to the planning process and agenda to a personal diary.
Opposites
- improvisationimprovisationnoun
- désorganisationdisorganizationnoun
Related words
- planifierplanverb
- planificationplanningnoun
- planifiéscheduledadjective