Avoir du pain sur la planche! admin12/12/201416/07/2019 French ExpressionsAdd a Comment Expression: Avoir du pain sur la planche!Literal translation: To have bread on the board!Meaning: To have a lot to do, to have a lot on one’s plate! http://fasttrackfrench.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/On-a-du-pain-sur-la-planche-aujourdhui.m4a Ex: On a du pain sur la planche aujourd’hui! We have a lot to do today!