board

• Nom désignant une pièce plate et mince de matériau tel que le bois ou le plastique, utilisée à diverses fins, notamment la construction, l'écriture ou comme surface de jeu.

A noun referring to a flat, thin piece of material, such as wood or plastic, used for various purposes including construction, writing, or as a surface for games.

1. Flat piece of materialA1formal

   A long, thin, flat piece of wood or other material used for building or making things.

   Planche (matériau plat)

   • He nailed a board across the broken window.
   • The floor is made of wooden boards.
   • She cut the board to the right size for the shelf.

   Synonymeslathpanelplanksheetslabslattimberwood

2. Group of directorsB1formal

   A group of people who manage or direct a company, organization, or institution.

   conseil d'administration

   • The board of directors voted on the new policy.
   • She was elected to the school board.
   • The board meets every month to discuss finances.

   Synonymescommitteecouncildirectorategoverning bodymanagementpanel

3. Surface for writing or displayingA1formal

   A flat surface used for writing, drawing, or displaying information, such as a blackboard, whiteboard, or bulletin board.

   Tableau (d'affichage ou d'écriture)

   • The teacher wrote the lesson on the board.
   • He pinned the notice to the bulletin board.
   • The score was displayed on the scoreboard.

   Synonymesblackboardbulletin boardchalkboarddisplay board

4. B1formal

   Regular meals provided for payment, especially in a hotel, hostel, or on a ship.

   pension (repas)

   • The price includes full board at the hotel.
   • Half board means breakfast and dinner are provided.
   • The students are on a board and lodging arrangement.

   Synonymesfarefoodsustenance

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de monter à bord d'un moyen de transport, tel qu'un navire, un avion, un train ou un autobus, ou l'action de recouvrir de planches.

A verb used to indicate the act of getting onto a vehicle such as a ship, aircraft, train, or bus, or to cover with boards.

1. Get on a vehicleA2formal

   To get on or enter a ship, aircraft, train, or other vehicle.

   monter à bord

   • Passengers are asked to board the plane at gate 12.
   • We boarded the train just before it departed.
   • The crew helped the elderly passengers board the ship.

   Synonymesembarkenterget on

   Antonymesalightdebarkdeplanedetraindisembark

2. Live with meals providedB1formal

   To receive regular meals and lodging in exchange for payment or work.

   prendre en pension

   • She boards with a family near the university.
   • The students board at the school during the term.
   • He found a place to board while working in the city.

   Synonymeslivelodgeresideroomstay

3. Cover with boardsB1formal

   To cover or close an opening with wooden boards.

   Garnir de planches

   • They boarded up the windows before the storm.
   • The old house was boarded shut for years.
   • We need to board the broken door to keep out the cold.

   Synonymesboard uppanelplanksheathe

   Antonymesrevealuncover

Variantes phrasalboard up