Le mot du jour : “avoir du pain sur la planche”.
And yes, another one about bread!
So this one, “avoir du pain sur la planche” (to have bread on the board) means to have a lot to do. It could be compared to “to have a lot on your plate”.
It refers to the fact that doing your own bread is a lot of work. It does not mean that eating bread is a chore 🙂
As a girl married to a guy freshly converted to sourdough making, I can confirm that just making one bread is a lot of work!
So next time you feel overwhelmed by all the things you have to do, just say : “Pff, j’ai du pain sur la planche, moi !” And everyone speaking French will understand how hard your life is 😉