Roulements (en. Bearings)

/ʁu.lə.mɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Circular movement or rotation of an object.

Rollers allow the wheels to turn more easily.

Les roulements permettent aux roues de tourner plus facilement.

Mechanical elements used to reduce friction between moving parts.

Ball bearings are essential in many engines.

Les roulements à billes sont essentiels dans de nombreux moteurs.

Action of rolling or turning.

The rotation of the excavator was very smooth.

Le roulement de la pelleteuse a été très fluide.

From the verb "rouler," indicating a circular movement or displacement.

to roll

To launch or advance something.

faire rouler

drumroll

Dramatic effect that announces something.

roulement de tambour

eye roll

To express disdain or exasperation through eye movement.

roulement des yeux

wheel

Circular object that turns around an axis.

roue

to roll

To move an object across a surface by rotation.

rouler

rotation

Circular movement around an axis.

rotation

Expression used to describe a tumultuous situation.

Everyone starts talking at the same time, it's a roll!

Tout le monde se met à parler en même temps, c'est le roulement!

Said of a person who frequently changes their mind.

He changed his mind again, what a roll!

Il a encore changé d'avis, quel roulement!