how to pronounce plateau

/pla.to/

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plateau is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of plateau in a speech by a native speaker of standard french:

“… personnes sur la vue de plateau et des extras comme …”

meanings of plateau

noun:

Stage (in theatre); set (of television broadcast).
Tray.
Chainring.
Plateau.
Flat area.

plateau frequency in french - B2 level of CEFR

the word plateau occurs in french on average 27.2 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for B2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.