Engins (en. Gears)

/ɑ̃ʒɛ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Machines, devices, or complex apparatuses used to carry out tasks.

Construction machinery is essential for building.

Les engins de chantier sont indispensables pour la construction.

Instruments or tools intended for a specific use.

Fishing equipment is used to catch fish.

Les engins de pêche sont utilisés pour attraper le poisson.

Vehicles or machines specialized in certain fields (military, agricultural, etc.).

Military vehicles are often very sophisticated.

Les engins militaires sont souvent très sophistiqués.

Derived from the Latin 'ingenium' meaning 'skill, talent, invention'.

construction machinery

Devices used on a construction site.

engins de chantier

agricultural machinery

Machines used in agriculture to perform various tasks.

engins agricoles

war machinery

Military devices designed for combat.

engins de guerre

machine

A singular term referring to a device or machine.

engin

engineering

The discipline concerning the design and construction of machines.

ingénierie

engineer

A professional responsible for the design and realization of machines.

ingénieur

Device used for riding or moving.

I took my vehicle to go to the beach.

J'ai pris mon engin pour aller à la plage.

Informal designation for a vehicle.

Look at that nice vehicle parked in front of my house.

Regarde ce bel engin garé devant chez moi.