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    Cadoudal (en. Cadoudal)

    /ka.du.dal/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The act of alternating cadou.
    The engine repair required precise cadoudal.
    La réparation du moteur nécessitait une cadoudal précise.
    A method of assembly.
    The cadoudal technique was used in the construction of the bridge.
    La technique de cadoudal a été utilisée dans la construction du pont.
    A type of joint in mechanics.
    The automobile's cadoudal was examined to prevent leaks.
    Le cadoudal de l'automobile a été examiné pour éviter les fuites.

    Etymology

    Of Breton origin, the term 'cadoudal' may derive from the combination of the words 'cad' (hit) and 'oudal' (left).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    left cadoudal
    When we talk about an imperfect assembly.
    cadoudal à gauche
    to make a cadoudal
    To perform a welding job.
    faire un cadoudal
    too much cadoudal
    To make too many assemblies, sometimes of inferior quality.
    trop de cadoudal

    Related Words

    welding
    Action of welding pieces together.
    soudure
    joint
    Means of connecting elements in a watertight manner.
    joint
    assembly
    Putting together different parts.
    assemblage

    Slang Meanings

    A bit of a wild DIY.
    What you've done there is cadoudal!
    C'est du cadoudal ce que tu as fait là !
    Refers to an assembly that seems hasty.
    He did that in a rush; it's cadoudal.
    Il a fait ça à l'arrache, c'est du cadoudal.