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A1 noun #3,000 الأكثر شيوعاً 11 دقيقة للقراءة

tableau

الأكثر شيوعاً #3,000

تدرّب عليها أمثلة ملاحظات ونصائح tableau في 30 ثانية

الشرح tableau in your Level:

At the A1 level, the focus is on the classroom environment. 'Tableau' is one of the first nouns you learn because it is central to the school experience. You learn 'le tableau noir' (the blackboard) and 'le tableau blanc' (the whiteboard). At this stage, you should know that it is a masculine noun ('un tableau') and that the teacher often says 'Regardez le tableau' (Look at the board) or 'Écrivez au tableau' (Write on the board). You don't need to worry about the complex artistic or data-related meanings yet. The goal is to identify the physical object in the room. You should also be aware of the plural form 'tableaux', though at A1, you mostly use the singular. The most important thing is distinguishing it from 'la table' (the furniture). If you can point to the board and say 'C'est un tableau,' you have mastered the A1 usage. You might also see 'un tableau' in basic textbooks where a simple list of vocabulary is presented in a box or grid. This introduces the idea of 'tableau' as a way to organize information visually.

By A2, the meaning of 'tableau' expands into the world of art and hobbies. You are now expected to use 'tableau' to describe a painting you might see in a museum or have in your home. You should be able to say things like 'J'aime ce tableau' or 'C'est un beau tableau de fleurs.' At this level, you also encounter 'tableau' in the context of travel, specifically 'le tableau d'affichage' at a station or airport. You should know how to use it to find information: 'Où est le tableau des départs ?' (Where is the departure board?). Grammatically, you should be comfortable with the plural 'des tableaux' and the use of demonstrative adjectives like 'ce tableau' or 'ces tableaux'. You might also start using 'tableau' to refer to a simple chart in a work context or a school project, such as a 'tableau de conjugaison'. The key at A2 is moving beyond the classroom and seeing how 'tableau' organizes both beauty (art) and information (schedules).

سجّل مجاناً لقراءة الشرح الكامل

At the B1 level, you begin to use 'tableau' in more professional and technical contexts. One of the most important terms is 'le tableau de bord' (the dashboard). This is used for cars, but also metaphorically in business to describe a set of key performance indicators (KPIs). You are expected to handle more complex prepositions and structures, such as 'présenter les données dans un tableau' (to present data in a table). You should be able to describe the contents of a table in detail, using terms like 'colonnes' (columns) and 'lignes' (rows). In literature or film discussions, you might use 'tableau' to describe a particularly vivid scene or 'un tableau vivant'. This level requires a deeper understanding of 'tableau' as a tool for structured presentation, whether that's a 'tableau récapitulatif' at the end of a report or a 'tableau périodique' in a science class. You are no longer just identifying the object; you are using it to explain and organize concepts.

سجّل مجاناً لقراءة الشرح الكامل

For B2 learners, the metaphorical and idiomatic uses of 'tableau' become important. You should be familiar with the expression 'brosser un tableau' (to paint a picture/describe a situation). For example, 'Le journaliste brosse un tableau sombre de la situation politique.' You should also understand 'noircir le tableau' (to be pessimistic) and its opposite, though less common, 'embellir le tableau'. At this level, 'tableau' is used frequently in abstract discussions. You might talk about 'le tableau clinique' of a disease or 'le tableau d'ensemble' (the big picture). Your vocabulary should include compound nouns like 'tableau de chasse' (list of achievements) and 'tableau d'honneur' (honor roll). You are expected to use the word with stylistic flair, choosing it over 'image' or 'liste' to provide a more precise or formal description. In writing, you might use a 'tableau' to compare different viewpoints in an argumentative essay.

سجّل مجاناً لقراءة الشرح الكامل

At the C1 level, you use 'tableau' with the precision of a native speaker in academic and high-level professional settings. You understand the nuances of 'tableau' in art history, distinguishing between 'un tableau,' 'une œuvre,' and 'une toile'. You are comfortable using 'tableau' in legal or administrative contexts, such as a 'tableau d'avancement' (promotion list) or 'le tableau des effectifs' (staffing table). You can follow complex discussions where 'tableau' refers to the entire visual and structural layout of a project. Your use of the word is versatile; you can switch from the literal board to the figurative 'tableau de la vie' without hesitation. You are also aware of the word's role in theater (the division of acts into tableaux) and can analyze how a playwright uses these visual shifts to impact the audience. Your mastery includes the ability to use 'tableau' in sophisticated metaphors, such as 'un tableau contrasté' to describe a complex social phenomenon.

سجّل مجاناً لقراءة الشرح الكامل

A C2 learner uses 'tableau' in its most abstract and philosophical senses. You might discuss 'le tableau de la condition humaine' in a literary critique or analyze the 'tableau synoptique' of a complex philosophical system. At this level, you have a complete grasp of the word's etymological history and its evolution from a physical board to a conceptual framework. You can use 'tableau' to describe the totality of a situation in a way that feels authoritative and nuanced. You are familiar with rare or archaic uses in classical French literature where 'tableau' might describe a specific moral or social portrait. Your command of idioms is total; you can use 'rafler le tableau' or 'faire tache dans le tableau' (to be out of place) with perfect timing. In professional environments, you can design and explain complex 'tableaux de bord prospectifs' (balanced scorecards) with ease. For you, 'tableau' is not just a word; it is a fundamental category of French thought used to frame, organize, and depict reality.

سجّل مجاناً لقراءة الشرح الكامل

تدرّب عليها أمثلة ملاحظات ونصائح

tableau في 30 ثانية

A board for writing (blackboard/whiteboard).
A painting or work of art.
A table, chart, or grid of data.
A figurative scene or description.

The French word tableau is a versatile masculine noun that primarily translates to 'board,' 'painting,' or 'table/chart' depending on the context. At its most basic level, taught at the CEFR A1 level, it refers to the physical surface used for writing in a classroom. Historically, this was the tableau noir (blackboard), though in modern schools, it is more commonly a tableau blanc (whiteboard) or even a tableau numérique interactif (smart board). English speakers often find this word intuitive because it shares an ancestor with the English word 'table,' yet its application in art and data visualization makes it a multi-faceted tool for communication.

Educational Context: In a school setting, 'aller au tableau' means to go to the front of the room to solve a problem or write an answer. It is a fundamental part of the French pedagogical experience, often associated with the 'craie' (chalk) or 'feutre' (marker).

Beyond the classroom, 'tableau' is the standard term for a piece of framed art, specifically a painting. While 'peinture' refers to the medium or the act of painting, 'un tableau' is the object itself hanging on a gallery wall. This distinction is crucial for learners: you buy a 'tableau' to decorate your house, but you might admire the 'peinture' (the brushwork or style) within it.

Le maître demande à l'élève de venir écrire la solution au tableau.

In professional and scientific environments, 'tableau' shifts meaning again to signify a data table, a chart, or a spreadsheet. If you are looking at a set of statistics or a schedule, you are looking at a 'tableau'. This usage is ubiquitous in business meetings where one might present a 'tableau récapitulatif' (summary table). Culturally, the word evokes the 'tableau vivant'—a living picture where actors pose motionless to recreate a scene. This highlights the word's connection to visual representation and staging. Whether you are discussing the 'tableau de bord' (dashboard) of a car or the 'tableau de chasse' (a list of achievements, literally a hunting trophy list), the core concept remains a flat surface or a structured display of information or imagery.

Artistic Nuance: When visiting the Louvre, you aren't just looking at pictures; you are engaging with 'tableaux de maîtres' (masterpieces). The word carries a weight of formality and completion that 'image' or 'photo' does not.

Ce tableau de Monet est considéré comme un chef-d'œuvre de l'impressionnisme.

Data and Logic: In Excel or Google Sheets, each grid you create is technically a 'tableau'. This is why the command to insert a table in French software is 'Insérer un tableau'.

Veuillez consulter le tableau ci-dessous pour les tarifs actuels.

Il n'est pas nécessaire de noircir le tableau ; la situation va s'améliorer.

Using 'tableau' correctly requires an understanding of its gender and its specific collocations. As a masculine noun, it is always preceded by 'le', 'un', or 'ce'. The plural, 'tableaux', is a classic example of French nouns ending in -au taking an -x. When using it in the sense of a classroom board, the preposition 'au' (à + le) is most common. For instance, 'écrire au tableau' is the standard way to say 'to write on the board.' If you want to specify the type of board, you add an adjective: 'tableau noir' (blackboard), 'tableau blanc' (whiteboard), or 'tableau d'affichage' (bulletin board).

Spatial Prepositions: Use 'sur le tableau' when referring to something physically located on the surface, like 'Il y a une tache sur le tableau'. Use 'au tableau' for the general location or action, like 'Il est passé au tableau'.

In artistic contexts, you might say 'peindre un tableau' (to paint a picture) or 'accrocher un tableau' (to hang a painting). It is important to note that 'tableau' refers to the whole object—frame, canvas, and art. If you are talking about the scene depicted, you might use 'scène' or 'paysage', but 'tableau' remains the most formal and common term for the work of art itself.

Elle a passé des heures à contempler ce tableau à l'huile.

When dealing with data, 'tableau' is used with verbs like 'dresser' (to draw up), 'remplir' (to fill out), or 'analyser' (to analyze). For example, 'dresser un tableau comparatif' means to create a comparative table. This is a very common phrase in academic and professional writing.

Le tableau de bord de la voiture indique que nous manquons d'essence.

Compound Nouns: 'Tableau de bord' (dashboard) and 'tableau électrique' (fuse box/electrical panel) are essential terms for daily life and technical descriptions.

Il faut vérifier le tableau électrique car il y a eu une coupure de courant.

Les résultats sont présentés dans un tableau à double entrée.

Figurative Usage: In literature, 'un tableau' can refer to a scene in a play or a descriptive passage in a book that is so vivid it feels like a painting.

Ce film brosse un tableau réaliste de la vie rurale au siècle dernier.

In the daily life of a French person, 'tableau' is heard across several distinct domains. If you are a student or a teacher, it is arguably one of the most used nouns in your vocabulary. 'Regardez le tableau' is a command every French child knows by heart. In the professional world, particularly in finance, engineering, or administration, 'tableau' refers to the grids of data that drive decision-making. You will hear colleagues say, 'J'ai mis à jour le tableau Excel' (I updated the Excel sheet) or 'On doit revoir le tableau de bord des ventes' (We need to review the sales dashboard).

At the Museum: Tour guides will frequently use the word to direct attention: 'Ce tableau a été peint en 1848.' It is the standard term for any two-dimensional visual artwork that isn't a simple photograph or drawing.

In the context of travel and transportation, you will encounter the 'tableau d'affichage' at train stations and airports. This is the large screen or board that lists departures, arrivals, and delays. When a traveler says, 'Vérifie le tableau pour voir si le train est à l'heure,' they are referring to this essential source of information.

Le tableau des départs indique que notre vol est retardé de vingt minutes.

Furthermore, in French homes, the 'tableau électrique' is a common point of discussion whenever there is a power outage. A parent might tell a child, 'N'approche pas du tableau électrique !' (Don't go near the fuse box!). In automotive culture, 'tableau de bord' is the only way to refer to the dashboard. If a warning light comes on, it appears 'sur le tableau de bord.'

Le tableau final du tournoi de Roland-Garros est enfin disponible.

News and Media: Journalists often use 'tableau' metaphorically to describe a situation. 'Brosser un tableau de la situation' is a high-level way of saying 'to give an overview of the situation.'

Le ministre a brossé un tableau inquiétant de l'économie nationale.

Le deuxième tableau de l'opéra se déroule dans une forêt sombre.

One of the most frequent errors for English speakers is the confusion between 'tableau' and 'table'. While they share a Latin root, they are not interchangeable in French. A 'table' is a piece of furniture with legs (feminine: la table), whereas a 'tableau' is a flat surface for display or writing (masculine: le tableau). You eat on a 'table', but you look at a 'tableau'. Saying 'J'ai écrit sur la table' implies you are vandalizing the furniture, while 'J'ai écrit sur le tableau' means you are participating in class.

Gender Confusion: 'Tableau' is masculine. Many learners assume that because 'table' is feminine, 'tableau' must be too. This is incorrect. Always use 'un' or 'le'.

Another mistake involves the word 'peinture'. While both can mean 'painting,' 'peinture' refers to the substance (paint) or the general art form. 'Tableau' refers to the specific physical object hanging on the wall. If you say 'J'aime cette peinture,' you might be talking about the colors or the technique. If you say 'J'aime ce tableau,' you are referring to the specific framed work.

Attention : on dit 'un tableau' (masculin) mais 'une table' (féminin).

In the context of technology, learners often try to use 'tablette' when they mean 'tableau' or vice versa. A 'tablette' is a handheld electronic device (like an iPad) or a small shelf. A 'tableau' is the large board on the wall or a data grid. Confusing these can lead to humorous misunderstandings in a tech-focused office.

Il a accroché le tableau au mur, pas la tablette !

Preposition Errors: Using 'dans le tableau' when you mean 'on the board'. While you can say 'dans le tableau' for data inside a chart, you must use 'au tableau' for classroom boards.

L'erreur classique est d'utiliser 'table' au lieu de 'tableau' pour un graphique.

Ne confondez pas le tableau de bord avec le volant !

While 'tableau' is the most common term, several alternatives exist depending on the specific nuance you wish to convey. For art, you might use toile (canvas). A 'toile' specifically emphasizes the material the painting is on and is often used by connoisseurs or artists themselves. For example, 'une toile de maître' sounds slightly more sophisticated than 'un tableau de maître'.

Tableau vs. Toile: 'Tableau' is the finished, framed object. 'Toile' refers to the canvas itself. You can buy a 'toile vierge' (blank canvas), but you wouldn't buy a 'tableau vierge'.

In the realm of data, 'graphique' is a strong alternative when the data is represented visually (like a bar chart or pie chart) rather than in a grid. A 'grille' is used when the focus is on the structure of lines and columns, often in a more technical or puzzle-related context (like a 'grille de mots croisés').

Cette toile est magnifique, les couleurs sont vibrantes.

For information boards, you might hear 'panneau' (sign/panel). A 'panneau d'affichage' is very similar to a 'tableau d'affichage', but 'panneau' usually implies a flatter, perhaps smaller or more directional sign. In a car, while 'tableau de bord' is the whole dashboard, the specific screens might be called 'écrans'.

Le graphique montre une augmentation des ventes cette année.

Tableau vs. Image: 'Image' is a general term for any visual representation. 'Tableau' is specific to paintings or structured data displays. You wouldn't call a photo on your phone a 'tableau'.

Le panneau indique que le parking est complet.

Consultez la liste des ingrédients sur l'emballage.

How Formal Is It?

رسمي

"Le chercheur a dressé un tableau synoptique des résultats expérimentaux."

محايد

"J'ai accroché un beau tableau dans mon bureau."

غير رسمي

"Regarde son tableau de chasse, il a encore changé de copine !"

Child friendly

"Dessine un joli poisson sur le tableau blanc !"

عامية

"Il a raflé le tableau, il a tout gagné !"

حقيقة ممتعة

The word 'tableau' in English specifically refers to a dramatic scene, but in French, its most common use is simply a classroom board!

دليل النطق

UK /ˈtæbləʊ/

US /tæˈbloʊ/

Final syllable (tab-LEAU)

يتقافى مع

cadeau chapeau bateau niveau couteau oiseau bureau morceau

أخطاء شائعة

Pronouncing the 'l' too heavily like in English 'table'.
Pronouncing the 'u' at the end (it is silent).
Confusing the 'au' sound with 'ow'.

مستوى الصعوبة

القراءة 1/5

Very easy to recognize in text due to English cognates.

الكتابة 2/5

Remember the -x plural and the -eau spelling.

التحدث 2/5

The 'eau' sound is simple but 'tableau' requires proper stress.

الاستماع 1/5

Clear pronunciation, usually easy to distinguish.

ماذا تتعلّم بعد ذلك

المتطلبات الأساسية

table écrire regarder mur peindre

تعلّم لاحقاً

peinture dessin données graphique cadre

متقدم

œuvre fresque toile synoptique récapitulatif

قواعد يجب معرفتها

Plural of nouns ending in -au

Un tableau -> Des tableaux (like bateau, cadeau).

Contraction of à + le

Il va au tableau (à + le = au).

Adjective placement

Un tableau noir (color adjectives follow the noun).

Demonstrative adjectives

Ce tableau (masculine singular).

Partitive articles with plural

Il y a des tableaux au musée.

سجّل مجاناً لقراءة الشرح الكامل

أمثلة حسب المستوى

Le professeur écrit au tableau.

The teacher writes on the board.

'Au tableau' is a contraction of 'à le tableau'.

Regardez le tableau, s'il vous plaît.

Look at the board, please.

Imperative form of 'regarder'.

Il y a un tableau dans la classe.

There is a board in the class.

'Il y a' means 'there is'.

C'est un tableau blanc.

It is a whiteboard.

'Blanc' is the adjective for white, following the noun.

Où est le tableau ?

Where is the board?

Question word 'où'.

Le tableau est noir.

The board is black.

Subject + verb + adjective.

Je dessine sur le tableau.

I draw on the board.

'Sur' indicates the surface.

Le tableau est grand.

The board is big.

'Grand' matches the masculine singular noun.

J'aime ce tableau de fleurs.

I like this painting of flowers.

'Tableau' here means painting.

Où se trouve le tableau des départs ?

Where is the departure board?

'Tableau des départs' is a common phrase for travel.

Il a acheté un nouveau tableau pour son salon.

He bought a new painting for his living room.

'Nouveau' comes before the noun.

Ce tableau est très coloré.

This painting is very colorful.

'Coloré' matches the masculine noun.

Regarde le tableau des prix.

Look at the price list/chart.

'Tableau' as a chart.

Elle a fait un tableau pour ses devoirs.

She made a chart for her homework.

'Faire un tableau' means to create a chart.

Nous avons visité une galerie de tableaux.

We visited a painting gallery.

Plural 'tableaux'.

Le tableau est accroché au mur.

The painting is hanging on the wall.

'Accroché' is the past participle used as an adjective.

Le tableau de bord de ma voiture est moderne.

The dashboard of my car is modern.

'Tableau de bord' means dashboard.

Veuillez remplir ce tableau avec vos informations.

Please fill out this table with your information.

'Remplir' means to fill.

Ce tableau récapitule les ventes du mois.

This table summarizes the month's sales.

'Récapitule' is the verb for summarize.

Il faut vérifier le tableau électrique.

We must check the fuse box.

'Tableau électrique' is the electrical panel.

Le tableau périodique des éléments est affiché.

The periodic table of elements is displayed.

Scientific term.

Elle a présenté un tableau comparatif.

She presented a comparative chart.

'Comparatif' is the adjective.

Le tableau de bord indique un problème de moteur.

The dashboard indicates an engine problem.

Subject-verb agreement.

On a besoin d'un tableau pour organiser le projet.

We need a chart to organize the project.

'Organiser' is the infinitive.

Le ministre a brossé un tableau de la situation.

The minister painted a picture of the situation.

Idiom: 'brosser un tableau'.

Il ne faut pas noircir le tableau inutilement.

One shouldn't paint too bleak a picture unnecessarily.

Idiom: 'noircir le tableau'.

Ce film est un véritable tableau de la société.

This film is a true portrait of society.

Metaphorical use.

Il figure sur le tableau d'honneur de l'école.

He is on the school's honor roll.

'Tableau d'honneur' means honor roll.

Le tableau clinique du patient est stable.

The patient's clinical picture is stable.

Medical context.

Elle a raflé le tableau lors de la compétition.

She swept the board during the competition.

Idiom: 'rafler le tableau'.

Le tableau de chasse de ce commercial est impressionnant.

This salesman's track record is impressive.

'Tableau de chasse' (figurative achievements).

Ce décor forme un tableau magnifique.

This setting forms a magnificent scene.

'Tableau' as a scene.

L'acte second se divise en trois tableaux.

The second act is divided into three scenes.

Theatrical terminology.

Le tableau d'avancement sera publié demain.

The promotion list will be published tomorrow.

Administrative term.

Cette œuvre est un tableau vivant de l'époque.

This work is a living picture of the era.

'Tableau vivant' idiom.

Il y a une ombre au tableau dans cette affaire.

There is a downside to this matter.

Idiom: 'une ombre au tableau' (a fly in the ointment).

Le tableau synoptique facilite la compréhension.

The synoptic table facilitates understanding.

Formal academic term.

Il a brossé un tableau saisissant de la misère.

He painted a striking picture of misery.

'Saisissant' means striking.

Le tableau des effectifs doit être révisé.

The staffing table needs to be revised.

Professional/HR context.

Ce récit compose un tableau nuancé de la guerre.

This narrative composes a nuanced picture of the war.

'Nuancé' means nuanced.

Le tableau de la condition humaine selon Malraux.

The portrait of the human condition according to Malraux.

Philosophical usage.

Elle a su dépeindre un tableau magistral de l'exil.

She knew how to depict a masterly picture of exile.

'Magistral' means masterly.

Ce n'est qu'un élément dans le tableau d'ensemble.

It is only one element in the big picture.

'Tableau d'ensemble' means big picture.

L'auteur dresse un tableau apocalyptique du futur.

The author draws an apocalyptic picture of the future.

'Apocalyptique' adjective.

Le tableau de répartition des richesses est alarmant.

The wealth distribution table is alarming.

Economic context.

Chaque scène fonctionne comme un tableau autonome.

Each scene functions as an autonomous picture.

Film/Art theory.

Il a fallu brosser un tableau exhaustif des risques.

It was necessary to paint an exhaustive picture of the risks.

'Exhaustif' means thorough.

Le tableau de bord prospectif guide la stratégie.

The balanced scorecard guides the strategy.

Management terminology.

تلازمات شائعة

tableau noir

tableau blanc

tableau de bord

tableau périodique

tableau d'affichage

tableau électrique

tableau croisé dynamique

tableau clinique

tableau d'honneur

tableau de chasse

العبارات الشائعة

aller au tableau

— To go to the front of the class to write on the board.

L'élève a peur d'aller au tableau.

mettre au tableau

— To display something on the board or in a chart.

Le prof met les notes au tableau.

dresser un tableau

— To draw up a table or to describe a situation.

Il a dressé un tableau des dépenses.

faire tableau

— To create a striking visual effect.

Leurs vêtements colorés faisaient tableau dans la neige.

ombre au tableau

— A downside or a flaw in an otherwise good situation.

Le voyage était bien, mais la pluie était l'ombre au tableau.

noircir le tableau

— To be overly pessimistic or emphasize the negative.

N'exagère pas, tu noircis le tableau.

brosser un tableau

— To give a vivid description or overview.

Elle a brossé un tableau rapide de la réunion.

tableau de bord

— A control panel or dashboard.

Consultez votre tableau de bord utilisateur.

tableau de service

— A duty roster or work schedule.

Le tableau de service change chaque semaine.

tableau final

— The final bracket or draw in a tournament.

Il est qualifié pour le tableau final.

يُخلط عادةً مع

tableau vs table

'Table' is furniture you eat on; 'tableau' is a board or painting.

tableau vs tablette

'Tablette' is a handheld electronic device or a small shelf.

tableau vs peinture

'Peinture' is the medium/paint; 'tableau' is the framed object.

تعبيرات اصطلاحية

"une ombre au tableau"

— A small problem that spoils a situation.

Tout était parfait, l'unique ombre au tableau était le bruit.

Neutral

"noircir le tableau"

— To present a situation as worse than it is.

Il noircit toujours le tableau pour obtenir de l'aide.

Neutral

"brosser un tableau"

— To describe a situation in detail.

Le rapport brosse un tableau complet du marché.

Formal

"faire tache dans le tableau"

— To be out of place or spoil the harmony.

Ce vieux meuble fait tache dans le tableau.

Informal

"rafler le tableau"

— To win everything or take all the prizes.

L'équipe a raflé le tableau cette année.

Informal

"tableau de chasse"

— A list of successes or conquests (often romantic).

Il est fier de son tableau de chasse.

Informal

"être au tableau d'honneur"

— To be recognized for excellence.

Il est au tableau d'honneur pour ses résultats.

Neutral

"un tableau vivant"

— A group of people posing to look like a painting.

Ils ont organisé un tableau vivant pour la fête.

Neutral

"le tableau d'ensemble"

— The big picture or overall view.

Il faut regarder le tableau d'ensemble avant de décider.

Formal

"un tableau de maître"

— A masterpiece by a famous painter.

Ce musée possède plusieurs tableaux de maîtres.

Formal

سهل الخلط

tableau vs table

They look similar and share a root.

Table is feminine (la table) and is furniture. Tableau is masculine (le tableau) and is a board/painting.

Mets les assiettes sur la table, pas sur le tableau !

tableau vs tablette

Both are flat surfaces for information.

A tablette is small/portable. A tableau is usually large and fixed to a wall.

Je lis mon livre sur ma tablette, mais le prof écrit sur le tableau.

tableau vs dessin

Both are visual art.

Dessin is a drawing (usually pencil/ink). Tableau is a painting (usually oil/acrylic).

C'est un beau dessin au crayon, mais ce n'est pas un tableau.

tableau vs image

Both are pictures.

Image is a general term for any picture/photo. Tableau is specifically a painting or a chart.

Regarde cette image sur ton téléphone.

tableau vs panneau

Both are boards on walls.

Panneau is usually a sign or an industrial panel. Tableau is for writing, art, or data.

Le panneau de signalisation est rouge.

أنماط الجُمل

C'est un [adjective] tableau.

C'est un grand tableau.

Il y a un tableau sur le [noun].

Il y a un tableau sur le mur.

J'aime ce tableau de [artist/subject].

J'aime ce tableau de Picasso.

Le tableau de bord indique [information].

Le tableau de bord indique la vitesse.

Consultez le tableau pour [action].

Consultez le tableau pour voir les prix.

Il a brossé un tableau de [situation].

Il a brossé un tableau de la crise.

L'ombre au tableau est [problem].

L'ombre au tableau est le manque de temps.

Le tableau d'ensemble révèle [conclusion].

Le tableau d'ensemble révèle une tendance positive.

عائلة الكلمة

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الأفعال

الصفات

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frequency

Very high in education, art, and business domains.

أخطاء شائعة

La tableau est grand. → Le tableau est grand.
'Tableau' is masculine, so it takes the masculine article 'le'.
J'écris sur la table. → J'écris sur le tableau.
'Table' is the furniture; 'tableau' is the writing board.
Regardez les tableaus. → Regardez les tableaux.
The plural of words ending in -au is -aux.
C'est une belle peinture. (when referring to the frame/object) → C'est un beau tableau.
'Tableau' is the object; 'peinture' is the medium or act.
Dans le tableau de bord... → Sur le tableau de bord...
Usually, lights and indicators are 'on' (sur) the dashboard.

نصائح

Plural Rule

Nouns ending in -au always take an -x in the plural. Examples: tableau/tableaux, bateau/bateaux.

Art vs Medium

Use 'tableau' for the object and 'peinture' for the art form or the physical paint.

Classroom Prepositions

Use 'au tableau' for general actions (écrire au tableau) and 'sur le tableau' for physical locations.

Business French

In a meeting, use 'tableau récapitulatif' to sound professional when showing a summary chart.

The Wall Rule

If it hangs on the wall, it's probably a 'tableau'. If it stands on the floor, it's a 'table'.

Don't be Negative

If someone is being too pessimistic, tell them 'Ne noircis pas le tableau !'

Excel Skills

A 'tableau croisé dynamique' is the French term for a Pivot Table.

Electricity

The 'tableau électrique' is where the circuit breakers are. Useful to know during a power cut!

The Louvre

When visiting, look for 'tableaux de maîtres' to see the most famous works.

Tournaments

'Le tableau' refers to the tournament draw or bracket.

احفظها

وسيلة تذكّر

Think of a 'Table' that you hang on the wall ('-eau') to write on or look at. Table + Wall = Tableau.

ربط بصري

Imagine an artist painting a 'table' on a 'tableau' (board).

Word Web

école musée données peinture bord noir blanc art

تحدٍّ

Try to name three things in your house that could be called a 'tableau' (a painting, a calendar/chart, a fuse box).

أصل الكلمة

From the Old French 'table' + the diminutive suffix '-eau'. It originally meant a small table or a flat board.

المعنى الأصلي: Small board or tablet.

Romance (Latin: tabula)

السياق الثقافي

No specific sensitivities, but 'tableau de chasse' can be seen as slightly sexist or aggressive depending on context.

In English, 'tableau' is a high-register word for a dramatic scene. In French, it is an everyday word for a board or chart.

'Le Tableau' (2011) - A famous French animated film about characters living in a painting. The 'Tableau périodique' is taught to every French student. 'Tableau de la France' by Jules Michelet.

تدرّب في الحياة الواقعية

سياقات واقعية

Classroom

Effacer le tableau
Passer au tableau
Copier le tableau
Le tableau interactif

Art Gallery

Un tableau à l'huile
Le cadre du tableau
Une exposition de tableaux
Un tableau de maître

Office/Data

Un tableau Excel
Mettre à jour le tableau
Un tableau de bord
Le tableau des ventes

Travel

Le tableau des arrivées
Vérifier le tableau
Le tableau d'affichage
Le tableau des horaires

Home/Technical

Le tableau électrique
Le tableau de bord de la voiture
Accrocher un tableau
Un tableau noir de cuisine

بدايات محادثة

"Quel est ton tableau préféré au musée du Louvre ?"

"Est-ce que tu préférais le tableau noir ou le tableau blanc à l'école ?"

"As-tu un tableau de bord pour gérer tes finances personnelles ?"

"Quel genre de tableaux as-tu chez toi pour décorer ?"

"Peux-tu m'expliquer ce que ce tableau de données signifie ?"

مواضيع للكتابة اليومية

Décrivez le plus beau tableau que vous avez jamais vu.

Imaginez que vous êtes un élève qui doit aller au tableau pour résoudre un problème difficile.

Pourquoi est-il important d'avoir un bon tableau de bord dans une entreprise ?

Si vous deviez peindre un tableau de votre vie actuelle, que verrait-on ?

Racontez une histoire qui se passe devant un tableau d'affichage dans une gare.

الأسئلة الشائعة

10 أسئلة

It is masculine: 'un tableau' or 'le tableau'. This is a common point of confusion because 'table' is feminine.

You say 'un tableau blanc'. Similarly, 'blackboard' is 'un tableau noir'.

Literally it is a 'board of the edge', but it means 'dashboard' in a car or a 'management dashboard' in business.

Yes, an Excel sheet is often referred to as 'un tableau' or 'un tableur'.

The plural is 'tableaux'. Remember to add an 'x', not an 's'.

No. For a dining table, you must use 'la table'. 'Tableau' is for boards, paintings, and charts.

It is an idiom meaning 'a fly in the ointment' or a small negative detail in an otherwise good situation.

Use the phrase 'aller au tableau'.

No, for a photograph you would say 'une photo' or 'une photographie'. 'Tableau' is for paintings.

It is a performance where people pose motionless to represent a scene or a painting.

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