plafond

Definitions of plafond
  1. noun
    the overhead upper surface of a covered space
    synonyms: plafonnage
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    surface supérieur
    the side that is uppermost
  2. noun
    maximum altitude at which a plane can fly (under specified conditions)
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    altitude, hauteur
    elevation especially above sea level or above the earth's surface
  3. noun
    an upper limit on what is allowed
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    contrôle
    the economic policy of controlling or limiting or curbing prices or wages etc.
  4. noun
    a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
    synonyms: toit
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    coupole
    a hemispherical roof
    toit en pente, toit pointu
    a double sloping roof with a ridge and gables at each end
    toit
    the roof of a house
    capote
    an automobile roof having a sliding or raisable panel
    toit de chaume
    a house roof made with a plant material (as straw)
    voûte
    an arched brick or stone ceiling or roof
    coupole, dome
    a roof in the form of a dome
    voûte d'arête
    two barrel vaults intersecting at right angles
    type of:
    abri, protection
    a covering that is intend to protect from damage or injury
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