plaque tournante

French

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /plak tuʁ.nɑ̃t/

Noun

plaque tournante f (plural plaques tournantes)

  1. (rail transport) turntable (rotating plate)
  2. (figuratively) hub, nerve center, key location
    plaque tournante du trafic de drogue ― drug trafficking hub
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