plot in French
plot in French is intrigue, trame, terrain — plot means the sequence of events that make up a story, especially the way they are connected.
plot in French
intrigue
(narratology) The course of a story, comprising a series of incidents which are gradually unfolded, sometimes by unexpected means. [from 1640s]
trame
(narratology) The course of a story, comprising a series of incidents which are gradually unfolded, sometimes by unexpected means. [from 1640s]
terrain
An area or land used for building on or planting on. [from 1550s]
lopin
An area or land used for building on or planting on. [from 1550s]
diagramme
A graph or diagram drawn by hand or produced by a mechanical or electronic device.
graphique
A graph or diagram drawn by hand or produced by a mechanical or electronic device.
complot
A secret plan to achieve an end, the end or means usually being illegal or otherwise questionable. [from 1580s]
comploter
(transitive, intransitive) To conceive (a crime, misdeed etc).
conspirer
(transitive, intransitive) To conceive (a crime, misdeed etc).
tracer
(transitive) To trace out (a graph or diagram).
marquer
(transitive) To mark (a point on a graph, chart, etc).
What does "plot" mean?
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noun The sequence of events that make up a story, especially the way they are connected.
"The plot of the film revolves around a stolen painting."
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noun A small area of land used for a specific purpose, such as building or growing things.
"They bought a plot of land to build their retirement home."
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noun A secret plan, usually to do something harmful or illegal.
"The police uncovered a plot to smuggle weapons into the country."
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noun A graph or diagram showing data or a mathematical relationship.
"The plot showed sales rising steadily since March."
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plot in a sentence
- The plot of the film revolves around a stolen painting.
- Critics said the plot was predictable but the acting saved it.
- They bought a plot of land to build their retirement home.
- The police uncovered a plot to smuggle weapons into the country.
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What is "plot" in French?
"plot" in French is intrigue, trame, terrain. plot means: The sequence of events that make up a story, especially the way they are connected.
How do you use "plot" in a sentence?
Example: "The plot of the film revolves around a stolen painting." In French, "plot" is intrigue, trame, terrain.
Are there other ways to say "plot" in French?
Yes — French has 11 translations listed for "plot": intrigue, trame, terrain, lopin, diagramme, graphique.
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