Also means
tablet
Usage Note
Tablette can mean a shelf (e.g. tablette de cheminée, 'mantelpiece'), a tablet computer (une tablette numérique), or a bar of chocolate (une tablette de chocolat). Context makes the meaning clear; the digital sense has become dominant among younger speakers.
Examples
"Sa tablette est posée sur la tablette du bureau."
Natural Translation
His tablet is placed on the desk shelf.

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