Translation meaning & definition of the word "locomotive" into French language

noun

1. A wheeled vehicle consisting of a self-propelled engine that is used to draw trains along railway tracks

synonym:
• locomotive
,
• engine
,
• locomotive engine
,
• railway locomotive

1. Un véhicule à roues composé d'un moteur automoteur utilisé pour dessiner des trains le long des voies ferrées

synonyme:
• locomotive
,
• moteur
,
• moteur de locomotive
,
• locomotive ferroviaire

adjective

1. Of or relating to locomotion

synonym:
• locomotive
,
• locomotor

1. De ou concernant la locomotion

synonyme:
• locomotive
,
• locomotor

Examples of using

We were wakened by the whistle of the steam locomotive at dawn.

Nous avons été réveillés à l'aube par le sifflement d'un train.

The locomotive was pulling a long line of freight cars.

La locomotive tractait une longue file de wagons de marchandises.