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    Roue (en. Wheel)

    [ʁu]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Rigid disk that rotates around an axis.
    The car's wheel burst.
    La roue de la voiture a éclaté.
    Circular system that allows for the transmission of movement.
    The wheel of fortune always turns.
    La roue de la fortune tourne toujours.
    Game element in certain board games.
    They spun the wheel of fortune.
    Ils ont fait tourner la roue de la chance.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'rota', meaning 'round' or 'circle'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    spare wheel
    Additional wheel in a vehicle used in case of a flat tire.
    roue de secours
    wheel of fortune
    Game element that can determine a person’s luck or fate.
    roue de la fortune
    to spin the wheel
    To make decisions or choices that influence the situation.
    faire tourner la roue

    Related Words

    encircle
    To make circular or to surround.
    encercle
    rotation
    Circular movement around an axis.
    rotation
    bearing
    Act of rolling, particularly concerning wheels.
    roulement

    Slang Meanings

    To have importance in a situation.
    He is the key player in the project.
    Il est la roue maîtresse du projet.
    To be active, in the context of action or movement.
    He is always spinning the wheel.
    Il est toujours en train de faire tourner la roue.