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plot

UK
/plɒt/
US
/plɑt/
plot out

Translations

plotnoun
plots
pl
UK
/plɒt/
US
/plɑt/
grapheEn statistique et en sciences pour représenter des données.
The scientist presented a plot of the experimental results at the conference.
Le scientifique a présenté un graphe des résultats expérimentaux à la conférence.
complotProjet secret, souvent illégal ou hostile.
The detectives uncovered a plot to overthrow the government.
Les détectives ont découvert un complot pour renverser le gouvernement.
parcellePetit terrain délimité.
They bought a plot of land to build their new home.
Ils ont acheté une parcelle de terrain pour construire leur nouvelle maison.
intrigueDans le domaine littéraire et cinématographique.
The plot of the novel was full of unexpected twists and turns.
L'intrigue du roman était pleine de rebondissements inattendus.
Additional translations
diagrammeSelon le contexte scientifique ou technique.
terrainTerme plus général pour une portion de terre.
Synonyms
design
narrative
scheme
plan
map
layout
storyline
plotverb
plotted
Past Simple
plotted
Past Participle
plotting
Gerund
UK
/plɒt/
US
/plɑːt/
élaborerConcernant l'intrigue d'une œuvre.
The author spent months plotting the intricate storyline of her novel.
L'autrice a passé des mois à élaborer l'intrigue complexe de son roman.
reporterEn mathématiques, en statistique ou sur une carte.
She plotted the data points on the graph to analyze the trend.
Elle a reporté les points de données sur le graphique pour analyser la tendance.
tracerItinéraire, route ou cap.
The navigator plotted a course through the fog.
Le navigateur a tracé une route à travers le brouillard.
comploterPréparer secrètement un projet hostile ou illégal.
The group plotted to overthrow the government.
Le groupe a comploté pour renverser le gouvernement.
Additional translations
tracerTracer des points, une courbe ou un itinéraire.
Synonyms
chart
outline
organize
plan
map out
scheme
design
plotadjective
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/plɒt/
US
/plɑːt/
Used attributively to modify another noun, indicating a relation to narrative storyline; generally non-gradable.

Definitions

plotnoun
A small piece of ground marked out for a purpose such as building or gardening.
They bought a plot of land to build their new home.
The main events of a play, novel, movie, or similar work, devised and presented by the writer as an interrelated sequence.
The plot of the novel was full of unexpected twists and turns.
A secret plan or scheme to accomplish some purpose, especially a hostile, unlawful, or evil purpose.
The detectives uncovered a plot to overthrow the government.
A graph or diagram representing data, especially a graph showing the relationship between two or more variables.
The scientist presented a plot of the experimental results at the conference.
plotverb
To plan secretly, usually something illegal or harmful.
The group plotted to overthrow the government.
To mark or draw points on a graph or map.
She plotted the data points on the graph to analyze the trend.
To devise the sequence of events in a story or play.
The author spent months plotting the intricate storyline of her novel.
To plan or chart a route or course.
The navigator plotted a course through the fog.
plotadjective
Relating to or associated with the storyline of a literary or dramatic work.
The editor requested a shorter plot summary for the back cover.
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