how to pronounce plafond

/pla.fɔ̃/

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plafond is pronounced in two syllables

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ɔ̃

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

“… une sorte de plafond de verre qui a été …”

meanings of plafond

noun:

Ceiling.

plafond frequency in french - B2 level of CEFR

the word plafond occurs in french on average 15.5 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.