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plate
A noun is a word that refers to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., femme, chat, maison).
1. (tableware)
a. l'assiette (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
My new plates have a beautiful pattern.Mes nouvelles assiettes ont un très beau motif.
2. (meal)
a. le plat (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
Ginger choose the fish plate.Ginger a choisi le plat de poisson.
b. l'assiette (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
Julien finished his entire plate in less than 10 minutes.Julien a terminé toute son assiette en moins de 10 minutes.
3. (geology)
a. la plaque (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
The earth's plates are constantly moving.Les plaques de la Terre sont constamment en mouvement.
a. la plaque (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
Plates reinforce the soldier's armor.Des plaques renforcent l'armure du soldat.
5. (sign)
a. la plaque (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
The plate on this bench is a dedication to someone's wife.La plaque sur ce banc rend hommage à l'épouse de quelqu'un.
6. (automobile)
a. la plaque d'immatriculation (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
The kids look for plates from different states when we take a road trip.Quand on part en voyage en voiture, les enfants cherchent des plaques d'immatriculation de différents États.
b. la plaque minéralogique (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
Maria went to the government agency to get new plates for her new car.Maria est allée à l'administration pour obtenir de nouvelles plaques minéralogiques pour sa nouvelle voiture.
c. la plaque (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
I tried to get a picture of the reckless driver's plate, but he took off too quickly.J’ai essayé de prendre en photo la plaque du chauffard, mais il est parti trop vite.
a. la planche (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
The artist created intricate plates.L'artiste a créé des planches très détaillées.
a. la plaque (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
The photographer asked her assistant to prepare the plates.La photographe a demandé à son assistant de préparer les plaques.
a. la plaque (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
Crocodiles have plates in their skin.Les crocodiles ont des plaques dans la peau.
10. (metal coating)
a. le plaqué (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
Sydney said her ring was pure gold, but I think it's plate.Sydney a dit que sa bague était de l'or pur, mais je pense que c'est du plaqué.
11. (dentistry)
a. la plaque (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
The plate in Aude's dentures has a crack in it. She needs to get it replaced.La plaque du dentier d'Aude est fissurée. Elle doit le faire remplacer.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., acheter).
a. plaquer
This company buys old jewelry and plates it with gold.Cette entreprise rachète des bijoux d'occasion et les plaque à l’or.
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Indicative of "plate"
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