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    Roues (en. Wheels)

    ʁɥø

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A circular device that rotates around an axis and allows for movement.
    The wheels of the car turn quickly.
    Les roues de la voiture tournent rapidement.
    Each circular part of a vehicle on which it rolls.
    He punctured a tire on his bike.
    Il a crevé une roue de son vélo.
    A motorized object equivalent to a part of an engine.
    The large wheels of the truck are sturdy.
    Les grandes roues du camion sont solides.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'rota', which means 'wheel'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to move the wheels forward
    To make progress on a task or project.
    faire avancer les roues
    spare wheels
    Alternative system or method used in case of a problem.
    roues de secours
    to set the wheels in motion
    To start a process or movement.
    mettre en route les roues

    Related Words

    bearing
    Rotational movement of a wheel.
    roulement
    tire
    The rubber covering that surrounds the wheel.
    pneu
    axle
    Bar around which the wheel turns.
    axe
    vehicle
    Motorized device that uses wheels to move.
    véhicule

    Slang Meanings

    To have broken wheels
    He got stuck because he has broken wheels.
    Il est resté bloqué parce qu'il a les roues en panne.
    Wheels at zero
    His money is gone; he has wheels at zero now.
    Son argent est parti, il a des roues à zéro maintenant.