board in French
board in French is planche, compteur, tableau — board means to get onto a ship, plane, train, or other vehicle to travel.
board in French
planche
A relatively long, wide and thin piece of any material, usually wood or similar, often for use in construction or furniture-making.
compteur
A device (e.g., switchboard) containing electrical switches and other controls and designed to control lights, sound, telephone connections, etc.
planche
Short for blackboard, whiteboard, chessboard, surfboard, circuit board, message board (on the Internet), bulletin board, etc.
tableau
Short for blackboard, whiteboard, chessboard, surfboard, circuit board, message board (on the Internet), bulletin board, etc.
plateau
Short for blackboard, whiteboard, chessboard, surfboard, circuit board, message board (on the Internet), bulletin board, etc.
conseil d'administration
A committee that manages the business of an organization, e.g., a board of directors.
couvert
(uncountable) Regular meals in a place of lodging; the price paid for them.
pension
(uncountable) Regular meals in a place of lodging; the price paid for them.
bord
(nautical) The side of a ship.
embarquer
(transitive) To step or climb onto or otherwise enter a ship, aircraft, train or other conveyance.
monter (à bord de)
(transitive) To step or climb onto or otherwise enter a ship, aircraft, train or other conveyance.
aborder
(transitive, nautical) To (at least attempt to) capture an enemy ship by going alongside and grappling her, then invading her with a boarding party.
What does "board" mean?
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verb To get onto a ship, plane, train, or other vehicle to travel.
"Passengers were asked to board the plane by row number."
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verb To provide or receive regular meals and a place to sleep, usually for payment.
"The school boards students from overseas during term time."
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noun A flat, thin piece of wood or similar rigid material.
"He nailed a board over the broken window."
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noun A group of people who officially manage or advise a company or organization.
"The board approved the new budget on Tuesday."
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board in a sentence
- Passengers were asked to board the plane by row number.
- We boarded the ferry just before it pulled away from the dock.
- The school boards students from overseas during term time.
- He nailed a board over the broken window.
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What is "board" in French?
"board" in French is planche, compteur, tableau. board means: To get onto a ship, plane, train, or other vehicle to travel.
How do you use "board" in a sentence?
Example: "Passengers were asked to board the plane by row number." In French, "board" is planche, compteur, tableau.
Are there other ways to say "board" in French?
Yes — French has 11 translations listed for "board": planche, compteur, tableau, plateau, conseil d'administration, couvert.
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