No. 11,949 in French
taque
A "taque" is a plate or stove burner.
In a sentence
La taque de cuisson sur la cuisinière est en acier inoxydable.
The stovetop on the cooker is made of stainless steel.
The word 'taque' in this context refers to the flat cooking surface of the stove made of a material used for heating.
Il a glissé sur une taque de glace dans la rue.
He slipped on a patch of ice on the street.
Here, 'taque' is used metaphorically to describe a flat piece or patch of ice.
Pour remplacer une taque de métal rouillée, il faut des outils spécifiques.
To replace a rusted metal plate, specific tools are needed.
In this usage, 'taque' is used to refer to a flat piece or plate of metal, often utilized in construction or machinery.
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