plan

Meaning

Noun

1. map (schematic maps of streets, subways, etc.)
2. plane (flat surface)
3. plane
4. shot
5. plan
6. (slang) a small case inserted in the rectum in order to hide one's valuables from a full-body search

Adj

planar

Pronounced as (IPA)

/plɑ̃/

Etymology

From earlier plant, derived from the verb planter, or from Latin planus. Doublet of plant or plain, depending on which etymology is right.

Sentences

Il a été placé au premier plan .

It has been placed in the foreground.

Au premier plan , à droite , une fenêtre ouvrant sur un balcon .

In the foreground, to the right, a window opening onto a balcony.

Mais pris de colère , il envoie valser le plan du dirigeable .

But angry, he sends the airship's plan flying.

Il intervient dans le cadre du plan départemental du secours en montagne .

It intervenes within the framework of the departmental mountain rescue plan.

À gauche premier plan , une cheminée surmontée d’une glace garniture de cheminée .

In the left foreground, a chimney surmounted by a fireplace lining glass.

En musique tonale , les degrés remplissent une fonction tonale et harmonique de premier plan .

In tonal music, degrees perform a prominent tonal and harmonic function.