Moteur (en. Engine)

/mɔ.tœʁ/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Device that converts an energy source into movement.

The car's engine is defective.

Le moteur de la voiture est défectueux.

Organ that produces movement in a machine.

He installed a new engine in his boat.

Il a installé un nouveau moteur dans son bateau.

Set of elements that ensure the propulsion of a vehicle.

The power of his engine allows him to overtake other cars.

La puissance de son moteur lui permet de dépasser les autres voitures.

Derived from the Latin 'māachinus', 'machine', which means 'machine' or 'device'.

search engine

System that allows for searches on the internet.

moteur de recherche

internal combustion engine

Engine that operates through combustion.

moteur à explosion

diesel engine

Type of engine that uses diesel as fuel.

moteur diesel

electric engine

Engine that uses electricity as a power source.

moteur électrique

mechanism

Assembly of parts that transmits movement.

mécanisme

propulsion

Action of propelling, particularly in the context of a vehicle.

propulsion

High-performance engine.

This new model has an awesome engine.

Ce nouveau modèle a un moteur qui déchire.

Engine that consumes a lot.

This car costs you an arm and a leg with its junk engine.

Cette voiture te coûte un bras avec son moteur gargote.