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Avoir du pain sur la planche (To have a lot on your plate)

Avoir du pain sur la planche (To have a lot on your plate)

Avoir du pain sur la planche is a French expression that translates literally to “to have bread on the board” and means “to have a lot on your plate” and “to have a lot to do”.

avoir du pain sur la planche

to have a lot on your plate

Avoir du pain sur la planche - French expression meaning "to have a lot to do".

Example sentences

Désolé, je ne peux pas te rejoindre ce soir. J’ai du pain sur la planche.

Sorry, I’d can’t join you this evening. I have a lot to do.

J’aimerais bien passer le weekend chez vous, mais j’ai du pain sur la planche, il va falloir que je reste à la maison.

I’d love to spend the weekend at your place but I have a lot to do. I’m going to have to stay home.

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David Issokson

David Issokson is the founder and French teacher of Frenchlearner.com. With over 30 years of experience as a French learner and speaker, he is passionate about making the language accessible and enjoyable for everyone. David is dedicated to providing clear, practical, and effective resources to help you master French. Learn more about FrenchLearner on our about us page. Visit davidissokson.com, David's personal website.

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