plafond /plafˈɔ̃/ · noun · CEFR B1. French translation of "ceiling".

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Source term
ceiling
Translation
plafond
CEFR Level
B1
Part of speech
noun
Image
Photo of plafond (French)

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Article, Gender & Forms

French article note: a regular/likely article is "le" for "plafond". Check context for exceptions.

Dictionary form plafond
Likely article le
Likely gender masculine
Regular/likely plural plafonds
How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + verb + le plafond
Examples
Le plafond de notre chambre est très haut.
Tip
Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.

Example Sentences

Le plafond de notre chambre est très haut.

English: The ceiling in our room is very high.

B1 · Daily Routine And Health

Elle a peint le plafond en blanc le week-end dernier.

English: She painted the ceiling white last weekend.

B1 · Daily Routine And Health

Il y a une petite fissure au plafond.

English: There is a small crack in the ceiling.

B1 · Daily Routine And Health

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