La planche
Example: La planche sert à construire une petite étagère solide.
Definition
"La planche" refers to a flat, thin, rectangular piece of wood commonly used in construction or carpentry. It is often utilized to build sturdy items such as shelves, furniture, or flooring, providing structural support or a surface for various purposes.
Etymology
The term "la planche" comes from Old French 'planche,' which traces back to the Late Latin 'planca,' meaning a plank or flat board. Interestingly, the word shares roots with the English 'plank,' highlighting the common heritage of woodworking terms in European languages.
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"La planche" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 104 commonly used words.
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