plot

• Nom désignant un plan, un dessein ou une séquence d'événements, souvent dans un récit ou une histoire, ainsi qu'une parcelle de terrain délimitée.

A noun referring to a plan, scheme, or sequence of events, often in a narrative or story, or a measured area of land.

1. StorylineA2formal

   The main sequence of events in a narrative, such as a book, film, or play.

   Intrigue

   • The plot of the novel was full of unexpected twists.
   • The movie had a simple but engaging plot.
   • Critics praised the plot for its originality.

   Synonymesactiondramaturgynarrativeoutlinescenarioschemestorystorylinestructurethread

2. B1formal

   A secret plan or scheme, often to do something illegal or harmful.

   Complot

   • The police uncovered a plot to rob the bank.
   • They hatched a plot to overthrow the government.
   • The conspiracy plot involved several high-ranking officials.

   Synonymescabalcollusionconspiracyintriguemachinationscheme

3. B1formal

   A small piece of land used for a specific purpose, such as building or gardening.

   terrain

   • They bought a plot of land to build their dream house.
   • The farmer cultivated vegetables on a small plot.
   • The cemetery plot was marked with a simple stone.

   Synonymesallotmentlotparcelpatchtract

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de planifier secrètement ou d'élaborer quelque chose, ou de reporter des points sur un graphique ou une carte.

A verb used to indicate the act of planning or devising something secretly, or marking points on a graph or map.

1. Plan secretlyB2formal

   To plan or scheme something secretly, often with harmful intent.

   Comploter secrètement

   • The villains plotted to overthrow the government.
   • They plotted a bank robbery for months.
   • She plotted her revenge against her enemies.

   Synonymescolludeconniveconspiredevisehatchintriguemachinatescheme

2. Mark on a graphB1formal

   To mark points or draw a line on a graph or map to show data or a route.

   Reporter sur un graphique

   • The scientist plotted the data on a chart.
   • We plotted the coordinates on the map.
   • He plotted the course of the ship across the ocean.

   Synonymeschartdelineategraphmapmarkoutlinetrace

3. Devise a storyB2formal

   To create or design the sequence of events in a story or play.

   Élaborer l'intrigue

   • The author plotted the novel carefully.
   • She plotted the screenplay with multiple twists.
   • They plotted the entire series before writing the first episode.

   Synonymesconceiveconstructcontrivecreatedesigndevisedraftformulateoutlineplan