planche

Meaning

Noun

1. board
2. spread (picture covering a whole page)
3. plank
4. woodcut
5. board (used for sport, e.g. skateboard or surfboard)
6. plank, beanpole (very thin person)

Verb

1. inflection of plancher:
2. inflection of plancher:

Pronounced as (IPA)

/plɑ̃ʃ/

Etymology

Inherited from Old French planche, from Vulgar Latin planca, contracted from palanca, from Latin phalanga, from Ancient Greek φάλαγξ (phálanx).

Sentences

Plus la planche est souple moins elle sera rapide , mais gagnera en maniabilité .

The more flexible the board, the slower it will be, but it will gain in maneuverability.