This is the 11034th most frequent French word.
plane
The French word "plane" refers to a "planing tool" or a "wood planer" in English.
Here, 'plane' is an adjective meaning 'flat' in French.
La surface de la table est très plane.
The surface of the table is very flat.
In this context, 'plane' is part of the verb 'planer' which means 'to glide' or 'to soar' in French.
L'avion plane doucement dans le ciel.
The airplane glides gently in the sky.
Here, 'plane' refers to a woodworking tool used for smoothing surfaces.