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Définition et signification de « flat » en anglais

01

plat

(of a surface) continuing in a straight line with no raised or low parts 
flat definition and meaning
informations grammaticales
composition morphologique
simple
qualitatif
superlatif
flattest
comparatif
flatter
gradable
Exemples
She spread the dough on the baking sheet, making it flat and even. 

Elle a étalé la pâte sur la plaque de cuisson, la rendant plate et uniforme.

02

bémol

(of a musical note) being a semitone lower than the note mentioned 
flat definition and meaning
03

plat

(of a fizzy drink) not having bubbles anymore 
flat definition and meaning
Exemples
I accidentally left my soda out, and now it's flat. 

J'ai accidentellement laissé mon soda dehors, et maintenant il est plat.

04

fade, insipide

lacking any notable taste or flavor 
flat definition and meaning
Exemples
Despite the elaborate presentation, the dessert was flat and didn’t live up to its visual appeal. 

Malgré la présentation élaborée, le dessert était fade et n'a pas été à la hauteur de son attrait visuel.

05

à plat, déchargé

(of a battery) having no charge left 
Dialectbritish flagBritish
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flat definition and meaning
Exemples
My phone’s battery is completely flat; I need to charge it. 

La batterie de mon téléphone est complètement à plat ; je dois la recharger.

06

plat, aplati

having a relatively broad surface in relation to depth or thickness 
07

étalé, à plat

stretched out and lying at full length along the ground 
08

fixe

complete or definite 
09

plat, uniforme

lacking contrast or shading between tones 
10

mat, terne

not reflecting light; not glossy 
11

plat, horizontal

horizontally level 
12

plat, inactif

commercially inactive 
13

plat, sans relief

lacking the expected range or depth; not designed to give an illusion or depth 
14

plat, aplati

flattened laterally along the whole length (e.g., certain leafstalks or flatfishes) 
15

monotone, plat

sounded or spoken in a tone unvarying in pitch 
16

terne, insipide

dull and uninspiring 
Exemples
The plot of the movie was flat, failing to engage the audience with any surprises or depth. 

L'intrigue du film était plate, ne parvenant pas à captiver le public avec des surprises ou de la profondeur.

17

fixe, forfaitaire

fixed and unchanging, not varying based on conditions or usage 
Exemples
The lawyer charges a flat fee for consultations. 

L'avocat facture un tarif fixe pour les consultations.

Flat
01

appartement

a place with a few rooms in which people live, normally part of a building with other such places on each floor 
Dialectbritish flagBritish
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flat definition and meaning
Exemples
She decided to rent a flat in the city center to be closer to her job and local amenities. 

Elle a décidé de louer un appartement dans le centre-ville pour être plus proche de son travail et des commodités locales.

02

pneu à plat, pneu dégonflé

a deflated pneumatic tire 
flat definition and meaning
03

bémol, bécarre inférieur

a musical symbol indicating a pitch that is one half step lower than the note indicated 
flat definition and meaning
04

chaussures plates

shoe that has very low heel or no heels at all 
flat definition and meaning
Exemples
She wore flats to the office for a comfortable yet professional look. 

Elle portait des ballerines au bureau pour un look confortable mais professionnel.

05

terrain plat, plaine

a level tract of land 
informations grammaticales
statut d’animéité
inanimé
composition morphologique
simple
dénombrable
forme plurielle
flats
06

plateau de semis, caisse de semis

a shallow box in which seedlings are started 
07

décor, toile de fond

scenery made of a wooden frame covered with painted canvas, used as part of a stage setting 
08

wagon plat, plateforme

freight car without permanent sides or roof 
01

carrément, franchement

without any attempt to hide the truth or soften the message 
informations grammaticales
Exemples
He spoke flat, saying exactly what he thought about the new policy. 

Il a parlé franchement, disant exactement ce qu'il pensait de la nouvelle politique.

02

à plat, avec des voiles plates

with flat sails 
03

complètement, absolument

completely or absolutely, often used for emphasis 
Exemples
She flat refused to attend the meeting. 

Elle a catégoriquement refusé d'assister à la réunion.

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