This is the 8646th most frequent French word.
assiette
Plate.
Here, 'assiette' represents the physical dish or plate being used to hold the soup.
Je mange de la soupe dans une assiette creuse.
I am eating soup in a deep plate.
In this sentence, 'assiette' refers metaphorically to one's sitting posture or balance, particularly while riding.
Il faut garder une bonne assiette lorsqu'on fait du cheval.
You must maintain a good seat when riding a horse.
Here, 'assiette' again refers to a physical plate but highlights its contents, emphasizing the variety of food presented.