placard

/pla.kaʁ/

noun

[C]

A built-in cupboard or closet used for storage.

/pla.kaʁ/

Pronunciation

Etymology

From Old French placart or plaquart, originally referring to something applied or fixed in place; related to plaquer, “to apply, plate, or fasten.”

Examples

Range les assiettes dans le placard.

/ʁɑ̃ʒ lez‿a.sjɛt dɑ̃ lə pla.kaʁ/

Put the plates away in the cupboard.

Le manteau est accroché dans le placard de l'entrée.

/lə mɑ̃.to ɛt‿a.kʁɔ.ʃe dɑ̃ lə pla.kaʁ də lɑ̃.tʁe/

The coat is hanging in the hall closet.

Synonyms

armoire

penderie

rangement

Collocations

placard mural

placard de cuisine

porte de placard

ranger dans un placard

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noun

[C]

A large notice, poster, or placard displayed publicly.

/pla.kaʁ/

Pronunciation

Etymology

From Old French placart or plaquart, originally referring to something applied or fixed in place; related to plaquer, “to apply, plate, or fasten.”

Examples

Il a collé un placard sur la porte.

/il a kɔ.le œ̃ pla.kaʁ syʁ la pɔʁt/

He pasted a notice on the door.

Un placard annonçait la réunion publique.

/œ̃ pla.kaʁ a.nɔ̃.sɛ la ʁe.y.njɔ̃ py.blik/

A poster announced the public meeting.

Synonyms

Collocations

coller un placard

afficher un placard

placard publicitaire

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noun

[C]

A sidelined or insignificant position, especially at work, used mainly in the phrase mettre au placard, “to sideline.”

/pla.kaʁ/

Pronunciation

Etymology

From the literal sense “cupboard,” used figuratively for being put away or removed from active use.

Examples

Après le scandale, le directeur a été mis au placard.

/a.pʁɛ lə skɑ̃.dal lə di.ʁɛk.tœʁ a e.te mi.z‿o pla.kaʁ/

After the scandal, the director was sidelined.

Son projet a fini au placard.

/sɔ̃ pʁɔ.ʒɛ a fi.ni o pla.kaʁ/

His project ended up shelved.

Synonyms

mise à l'écart

éviction

relégation

Collocations

mettre au placard

être au placard

finir au placard

mise au placard

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placard

/pla.kaʁ/

noun

[C]

A built-in cupboard or closet used for storage.

/pla.kaʁ/

Pronunciation

Etymology

From Old French placart or plaquart, originally referring to something applied or fixed in place; related to plaquer, “to apply, plate, or fasten.”

Examples

Range les assiettes dans le placard.

/ʁɑ̃ʒ lez‿a.sjɛt dɑ̃ lə pla.kaʁ/

Put the plates away in the cupboard.

Le manteau est accroché dans le placard de l'entrée.

/lə mɑ̃.to ɛt‿a.kʁɔ.ʃe dɑ̃ lə pla.kaʁ də lɑ̃.tʁe/

The coat is hanging in the hall closet.

Synonyms

armoire

penderie

rangement

Collocations

placard mural

placard de cuisine

porte de placard

ranger dans un placard

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noun

[C]

A large notice, poster, or placard displayed publicly.

/pla.kaʁ/

Pronunciation

Etymology

From Old French placart or plaquart, originally referring to something applied or fixed in place; related to plaquer, “to apply, plate, or fasten.”

Examples

Il a collé un placard sur la porte.

/il a kɔ.le œ̃ pla.kaʁ syʁ la pɔʁt/

He pasted a notice on the door.

Un placard annonçait la réunion publique.

/œ̃ pla.kaʁ a.nɔ̃.sɛ la ʁe.y.njɔ̃ py.blik/

A poster announced the public meeting.

Synonyms

Collocations

coller un placard

afficher un placard

placard publicitaire

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noun

[C]

A sidelined or insignificant position, especially at work, used mainly in the phrase mettre au placard, “to sideline.”

/pla.kaʁ/

Pronunciation

Etymology

From the literal sense “cupboard,” used figuratively for being put away or removed from active use.

Examples

Après le scandale, le directeur a été mis au placard.

/a.pʁɛ lə skɑ̃.dal lə di.ʁɛk.tœʁ a e.te mi.z‿o pla.kaʁ/

After the scandal, the director was sidelined.

Son projet a fini au placard.

/sɔ̃ pʁɔ.ʒɛ a fi.ni o pla.kaʁ/

His project ended up shelved.

Synonyms

mise à l'écart

éviction

relégation

Collocations

mettre au placard

être au placard

finir au placard

mise au placard

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