Usage Note
Assiette means a plate or dish for food. The phrase ne pas être dans son assiette idiomatically means 'to be feeling off' or 'not to be oneself' — one of the more surprising French idioms for learners. Assiette fiscale is a formal term meaning 'tax base' in finance.
Examples
"Elle a posé une assiette propre sur la table."
Natural Translation
She placed a clean plate on the table.

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