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plateau

/plæˈtəʊ/

/plæˈtoʊ/

Translations

plateaunoun

plateaux

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plateau

The Colorado Plateau is known for its stunning landscapes and unique geological formations.

Le plateau du Colorado est connu pour ses paysages spectaculaires et ses formations géologiques uniques.

Additional translations

plateauAu sens figuré, pour une période de stagnation ou de stabilité après une progression.

Synonyms

plateauverb

plateaued

Past Simple

plateaued

Past Participle

plateauing

Gerund

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stagnerVerbe intransitif ; au sens d'évoluer peu ou pas après une période de progression.

After months of rapid growth, the company's sales began to plateau.

Après des mois de croissance rapide, les ventes de l'entreprise ont commencé à stagner.

Synonyms

remain constant

flatline

stabilize

level off

plateauadjective

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Used attributively to describe something relating to or characteristic of a plateau.

de plateauS'emploie surtout dans des groupes nominaux : climat, région, relief de plateau.

The plateau climate is typically arid and experiences large temperature swings.

Le climat de plateau est généralement aride et connaît de fortes variations de température.

Synonyms

Definitions

plateaunoun

An area of relatively level high ground.

The Colorado Plateau is known for its stunning landscapes and unique geological formations.

A state of little or no change following a period of activity or progress.

After months of rapid growth, the company's sales reached a plateau.

plateauverb

To reach a state of little or no change after a period of activity or progress.

After months of rapid growth, the company's sales began to plateau.

plateauadjective

Relating to or characteristic of a plateau; situated on or typical of a high, level expanse of land.

The plateau climate is typically arid and experiences large temperature swings.