La plaque
Example: La plaque de métal protège le mur contre l'humidité.
Definition
"La plaque" refers to a flat, thin sheet of metal or other material used in construction to cover or protect surfaces, such as walls, from damage or moisture. For example, a metal plate can protect a wall from humidity.
Etymology
The term "la plaque" comes from the French word meaning 'plate' or 'sheet,' derived from the Old French 'plaque,' which traces back to the Germanic word 'plakâ,' meaning a flat surface. Did you know that 'plaque' in English can also mean a commemorative plate, showing the word's versatile use?
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"La plaque" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Construction - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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