plate-forme

Definitions of plate-forme
  1. noun
    narrow platform extending out into an auditorium
    synonyms: estrade, podium
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    podium
    a raised horizontal surface
  2. noun
    any military structure or vehicle bearing weapons
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    type of:
    construction
    a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
  3. noun
    a raised horizontal surface
    synonyms: podium
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    billot
    a platform from which an auctioneer sells
    estrade, kiosque à musique
    a platform where a (brass) band can play in the open air
    estrade, podium
    narrow platform extending out into an auditorium
    nid de pie
    platform for a lookout at or near the top of a mast
    estrade, podium
    a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it
    appontement, débarcadère, embarcadère
    platform from which passengers and cargo can be (un)loaded
    plateforme de lancement
    a platform from which rockets or space craft are launched
    quai
    a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
    ring
    a platform usually marked off by ropes in which contestants box or wrestle
    estrade, plateau
    a large platform on which people can stand and can be seen by an audience
    platine
    a small platform on a microscope where the specimen is mounted for examination
    hune
    platform surrounding the head of a lower mast
    ring, stade olympique
    a square ring where boxers fight
    mise en scène
    arrangement of scenery and properties to represent the place where a play or movie is enacted
    quai
    wharf usually built parallel to the shoreline
    coulisse
    a stage area out of sight of the audience
    type of:
    niveau, surface horizontal
    a flat surface at right angles to a plumb line
  4. noun
    a document stating the aims and principles of a political party
    synonyms: programme
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    document, papiers, écrit
    writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
  5. noun
    a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it
    synonyms: estrade, podium
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    type of:
    podium
    a raised horizontal surface
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