French translation of washboard is 
planche à laver

Meaning of "washboard" in English

A washboard is a household tool traditionally used for manual laundry. It consists of a rectangular wooden or metal frame with a ribbed surface, which is usually made of metal or glass. Clothes are scrubbed against the ribbed surface to clean them. In addition to its practical use, the washboard is sometimes employed as a musical instrument in folk and blues music. Its unique sound is created by scraping hands or utensils across its surface. The term can also metaphorically refer to stomach muscles that have a well-defined, rippled appearance.

Meaning of "planche à laver" in French

The term "planche à laver" refers to the French equivalent of the English word "washboard." It is a traditional laundry tool comprised of a wooden or metal frame with a ribbed surface, often used for scrubbing clothes by hand. The ribbed texture helps remove dirt and stains when laundry detergent is applied, and clothes are rubbed against it. Much like its use in English-speaking cultures, the "planche à laver" in French culture also finds utility as a musical instrument in some folk music performances.

Pronunciation of "washboard" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /ˈwɒʃ.bɔːrd/

Pronunciation Variations: In British English, the emphasis might slightly differ, sounding more like /ˈwɒʃ.bɔːd/. In American English, the "r" is more pronounced, as in /ˈwɒʃ.bɔrd/. The variations are subtle but noticeable to native speakers.

Pronunciation of "planche à laver" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /plɑ̃ʃ a lav.e/

Pronunciation Variations: The pronunciation remains consistent across different regions of France, though the intonation might vary slightly between different French-speaking countries or regions, such as in Canadian French or Swiss French.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. She scrubbed the clothes against the washboard. (Elle a frotté les vêtements contre la planche à laver.)

2. The musician played the washboard at the folk festival. (Le musicien a joué de la planche à laver au festival de musique folk.)

3. His abs were so defined, they looked like a washboard. (Ses abdos étaient si définis qu'ils ressemblaient à une planche à laver.)

4. They found an old washboard in the attic. (Ils ont trouvé une vieille planche à laver dans le grenier.)

5. He used spoons to play the washboard in the band. (Il a utilisé des cuillères pour jouer de la planche à laver dans le groupe.)

6. The antique washboard was on display in the museum. (La planche à laver antique était exposée dans le musée.)

7. She taught her children how to use a washboard. (Elle a appris à ses enfants à utiliser une planche à laver.)

8. The washboard made a unique addition to the percussion set. (La planche à laver a été une addition unique à l'ensemble de percussions.)

9. The vintage washboard had a beautifully crafted wooden frame. (La planche à laver vintage avait un cadre en bois magnifiquement travaillé.)

10. It’s hard to find a washboard in stores today. (Il est difficile de trouver une planche à laver dans les magasins aujourd'hui.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "washboard" in English

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Similar Words: rubbing board, scrubbing board, laundry board, corrugated board, laundry tool

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "planche à laver" in French

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Similar Words: planche à lessive, outil de lavage, instrument à laver

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