French word

plaquette

Pronunciation

IPA/plakɛt/

Meaning

  • feminine nounbrochure

Example

Il y a des plaquettes sur le comptoir.

There are brochures on the counter.

Illustration for plaquette (brochure)

More examples

J'ai pris une plaquette d'information à l'accueil.

I picked up an information brochure at the reception desk.

Core concept

A compact printed sheet held out as a quick guide, notice, or presentation piece.

Common phrases

  • plaquette d'information

    information brochure

  • plaquette publicitaire

    advertising brochure

  • plaquette commerciale

    company brochure

  • plaquette touristique

    tourist brochure

Similar words

dépliant: A folded, multi-page printed guide or advertisement for distribution.
brochure: A bound booklet with detailed information about a product or service.
prospectus: A short printed advertisement designed for wide distribution.
flyer: A single-sheet advertisement for an event or shop, printed on one or both sides.

Definition in French

Document publicitaire ou informatif de petite taille, conçu pour être distribué et lu rapidement.

Word origin

The word combines plaque with the French diminutive suffix -ette, giving the sense of a small flat item.

Usage tips

  • For a thicker or more book-like publication, brochure is often more precise than plaquette.

Other meanings

  • brake padnoun
  • plateletnoun

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