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noun

le platane

plane tree

Definition & meaning

Platane means plane tree, a large deciduous tree commonly planted along roads and in parks. It is recognized by its broad, lobed leaves and bark that flakes off in patches.

  • un platane — a plane tree
  • des platanes — plane trees

The word generally refers to the tree itself, especially species of the genus Platanus.

Grammar & word origin

  • Part of speech: masculine noun
  • Singular: un platane
  • Plural: des platanes
  • Pronunciation: approximately pla-tan; the final e is silent.

The word comes through Latin platanus from Ancient Greek plátanos, meaning plane tree. It is related to the broad leaves of the tree.

Synonyms & antonyms

There is no exact everyday synonym for platane. A more general term is:

  • arbre — tree; this is broader and can refer to any tree, whereas platane specifically identifies a plane tree.

There is no natural antonym, since platane is the name of a particular type of tree.

Common phrases & collocations

  • un platane centenaire — a hundred-year-old plane tree
  • planter un platane — to plant a plane tree
  • une allée de platanes — an avenue lined with plane trees
  • à l’ombre d’un platane — in the shade of a plane tree

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Examples

Nous regardons le grand platane.noun

We are looking at the big plane tree.

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