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flat
/flæt/
plat
The apartment has a flat roof.
L'appartement a un toit plat.
informel
Apartment or housing unit, often rented.
They moved into a new flat in the city center.
Ils ont emménagé dans un nouvel appartement en centre-ville.
In British English, 'flat' is commonly used to refer to an apartment.
général
Surface that is level and without curves or slopes.
The road was flat for miles.
La route était plate pendant des kilomètres.
technique
Tire that has lost air pressure and is no longer round.
He noticed a flat tire on his car.
Il a remarqué un pneu à plat sur sa voiture.
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British vs. American Usage
In British English, 'flat' often means 'apartment', while in American English, 'apartment' is more commonly used.
Origine du mot
From Old English 'flæt', meaning 'level or flat surface'.
Notes d'usage
In British English, 'flat' is commonly used to refer to an apartment, while in American English, 'apartment' is more common.
Décomposition du mot
flat
level or without elevation
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