planification
/pla.ni.fi.ka.sjɔ̃/feminine
The English phrase "planning" is translated into French as planification.
planification refers to the act of formulating a course of action.
Meaning: act of formulating of a course of action (noun)
Which one should you use?
While planification refers to the process or act of planning, plan refers to the actual document or specific scheme produced. Additionally, if you are referring specifically to the scheduling of events, activities or projects, you can use programmation. For the formal expression of managing a schedule, use gestion du calendrier.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun planification is derived from the verb planifier, which means "to plan".
How do you pronounce it?
The word planification is pronounced /pla.ni.fi.ka.sjɔ̃/ and has 5 syllables.
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often mistakenly use plan to mean the process of planning. In French, plan refers to the result, such as a map or a scheme, whereas planification is the systematic process.
Did you know?
- A plan coup de poing is a French slang term for a 'punchy' or high-impact plan designed to get immediate results.
- The term planification is often associated with 'dirigisme', a French economic tradition where the state takes a lead role in planning the national economy.
- In cinema and photography, the word plan is used to describe a 'shot' or a camera angle, such as a plan large for a wide shot.
Examples in context
- La planification est essentielle.Planning is key.This sentence shows how planification can be a key element.Tatoeba #7098982 by Micsmithel, translation #5758300 by CM
- Nous exigeons une meilleure planification.We demand better planning.This sentence is useful for demanding better planification.Tatoeba #13457648 by sacredceltic, translation #5738748 by CM
- La coïncidence, ça nécessite de la planification.Coincidence takes planning.This sentence illustrates how coincidence requires planification.Tatoeba #13163504 by sacredceltic, translation #13030567 by sacredceltic
- La planification de ce projet est essentielle pour son succès.Planning this project is essential for its success.
- La programmation de l'événement nécessite une organisation minutieuse.Scheduling the event requires careful organization.
- Assurer une bonne gestion du calendrier est primordial pour éviter les imprévus.Ensuring good schedule management is essential to avoid unexpected events.
- Tu peux t'occuper de l'organisation de la soirée ?Can you take care of planning the party?
- J'aimerais discuter de la préparation du voyage avec toi.I would like to discuss planning the trip with you.
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Example conversation
Chloé and Nathan are discussing a project at work.
- ChloéLa planification de ce projet est terminée.The planning for this project is finished.
- NathanC'est super, Nathan a bien travaillé.That's great, Nathan worked well.
- ChloéOui, mais la planification était très longue.Yes, but the planning was very long.
- NathanC'est normal pour un dossier comme celui-ci.That's normal for a file like this one.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “planning” translations and entries planification, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
