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plafond

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: //plæˈfɒnd//

KK: /plæfɔnd/

noun
Definition

A ceiling that is often decorated or designed in a special way.


Example

The artist painted a beautiful mural on the plafond of the grand hall.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you seen the new café downtown?
Sloth B
Yeah, I went there last weekend. The plafond is really beautiful!
Sloth A
I heard they have a nice vibe and great coffee too.
Sloth B
Definitely! The atmosphere with that plafond makes it a perfect spot to relax.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
ceiling
overhead
canopy
Antonyms
floor
ground
base
Root Explanation

**Plafond** → The word 'plafond' comes from Old French 'plafond', meaning a ceiling or overhead surface. It originally referred to the flat surface that forms the upper limit of a room.

Memory Tip

Think of the Old French word for ceiling, 'plafond', to remember that it refers to the upper surface of a room.

Visually Confused Words

No commonly confused words.

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