No. 4,698 in French
plateaux
"Plateaux" in French means "plateaus" or "trays" in English, depending on context.
In a sentence
Les plateaux du désert s'étendent à perte de vue.
The desert plateaus stretch as far as the eye can see.
Here, 'plateaux' refers to elevated flat terrains, showcasing its geographical meaning.
Le serveur a apporté des plateaux remplis de délicieux hors-d'œuvre.
The waiter brought trays filled with delicious appetizers.
In this sentence, 'plateaux' refers to trays or flat surfaces used for serving, demonstrating its utility meaning.
Dans le théâtre, les plateaux sont aménagés pour chaque scène.
In the theater, the stages are arranged for each scene.
Here, 'plateaux' is used to denote stages or platforms in a performance setting, illustrating its artistic application.
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