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    Attelage (en. Coupling)

    /atəlaʒ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The act of harnessing, tying an animal to a vehicle.
    The harnessing of horses is essential for carriages.
    L'attelage des chevaux est essentiel pour les calèches.
    Device used to attach one vehicle to another.
    The hitch system of the trailer is in good condition.
    Le système d'attelage de la remorque est en bon état.
    Contraption that connects a vehicle to draft animals.
    The harnessing of oxen was common in the countryside in the past.
    L'attelage des bœufs était courant autrefois dans les campagnes.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'atteler', derived from the Latin 'appellare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    dog team
    A group of dogs harnessed to pull a sled.
    attelage de chiens
    to be hitched
    To be tied or associated with something.
    être en attelage
    tandem hitch
    Harness where the animals are arranged one behind the other.
    attelage en tandem

    Related Words

    to hitch
    To attach an animal or vehicle to another.
    atteler
    draft animal
    Animal used for pulling loads, such as horses or oxen.
    animal de trait
    trailer
    Unpowered vehicle towed by another vehicle.
    remorque

    Slang Meanings

    Hitch referring to an informal group of people working together.
    They make a great team for the project.
    Ils forment un bel attelage pour le projet.
    Used to describe someone very busy with many tasks.
    He is so busy with his load of activities.
    Il est tellement occupé avec son attelage d'activités.