Roulement (en. Rolling)

ʁu.lə.mã

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Action of rolling or a mechanism that allows the movement of an object.

The ball bearing facilitates the movement of the wheel.

Le roulement à billes facilite le mouvement de la roue.

Descending movement along a slope.

The rolling of the ball on the table was pleasant to watch.

Le roulement de la boule sur la table était agréable à regarder.

verb

To move or be moved by rolling.

Children love to roll balls in the park.

Les enfants aiment rouler des ballons dans le parc.

From the verb 'rouler' with the suffix '-ment' indicating the action.

drum roll

To announce something with great anticipation.

roulement de tambour

eye roll

To express boredom or disdain through a movement of the eyes.

roulement de yeux

to roll

To move something in a circular motion.

rouler

wheel

Circular object allowing movement.

roue

cogwheel

Gear shaped like a wheel that allows transmission of movement.

roue dentée

To use ball bearings to improve speed.

This skateboard has bearings that provide a smooth roll.

Ce skateboard a des roulements qui font un bon roulement.

To move quickly or effortlessly.

He took the street with a good roll.

Il a pris la rue avec un bon roulement.