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plane

UK
/pleɪn/
US
/pleɪn/

Translations

planenoun
planes
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planAu sens abstrait.
The discussion moved to a higher plane of understanding.
La discussion est passée à un plan de compréhension supérieur.
The plane took off smoothly and soared into the sky.
L’avion a décollé en douceur et s’est élevé dans le ciel.
planEn géométrie.
In geometry, parallel lines never meet even if extended on the same plane.
En géométrie, des droites parallèles ne se rencontrent jamais, même si on les prolonge dans le même plan.
plataneArbre.
The avenue was lined with tall plane trees that provided welcome shade.
L’avenue était bordée de grands platanes qui procuraient une ombre bienvenue.
rabotOutil de menuiserie.
He used a plane to even out the rough edges of the wooden board.
Il a utilisé un rabot pour égaliser les bords rugueux de la planche de bois.
Synonyms
seaplane
biplane
helicopter
aircraft
aeroplane
jet
liner
glider
planeverb
planed
Past Simple
planed
Past Participle
planing
Gerund
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planerEn se déplaçant sans moteur.
The bird planed effortlessly across the sky.
L’oiseau a plané sans effort dans le ciel.
volerEn parlant d’un voyage en avion.
They planed to New York for the weekend.
Ils ont volé à New York pour le week-end.
raboterMenuiserie.
He planed the surface of the wood to prepare it for painting.
Il a raboté la surface du bois pour la préparer à la peinture.
Additional translations
déjaugerMarine.
Synonyms
smooth
flatten
shave
trim
level
planeadjective
planer
Comp.
planest
Super.
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aérienEmploi attributif lié à l’aviation.
Plane tickets are often cheaper when booked well in advance.
Les billets aériens sont souvent moins chers lorsqu’ils sont réservés longtemps à l’avance.
platSurface, géométrie.
The carpenter ensured the surface was plane before installing the countertop.
Le menuisier s’est assuré que la surface était plate avant d’installer le plan de travail.
Synonyms
flush
smooth
horizontal
planar
even
level
flat

Definitions

planenoun
A flat, two-dimensional surface extending infinitely in all directions, as in geometry.
In geometry, parallel lines never meet even if extended on the same plane.
A tool used for smoothing or shaping wood.
He used a plane to even out the rough edges of the wooden board.
A type of aircraft that is powered by engines and has wings.
The plane took off smoothly and soared into the sky.
A level of existence, thought, or development.
The discussion moved to a higher plane of understanding.
A large deciduous tree of the genus Platanus, especially the London plane.
The avenue was lined with tall plane trees that provided welcome shade.
planeverb
To make smooth or level by removing irregularities.
He planed the surface of the wood to prepare it for painting.
To travel in an airplane.
They planed to New York for the weekend.
To glide or soar without engine power, as in an aircraft.
The bird planed effortlessly across the sky.
Of a boat or other watercraft, to skim over the surface of the water at sufficient speed.
The speedboat began to plane once it reached twenty-five knots.
planeadjective
Flat or level; having no elevations or depressions.
The carpenter ensured the surface was plane before installing the countertop.
Relating to or connected with airplanes or aviation (used attributively).
Plane tickets are often cheaper when booked well in advance.
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