Tourgue (en. Tourgue)

/tuʁɡ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Force or power applied to an object to make it turn.

The mechanic used a wrench to apply torque to the bolt.

Le mécanicien a utilisé une clé pour appliquer un couple sur le boulon.

Circular movement of a point around another point.

The torque of the wheel allowed the car to change direction.

La tourgue de la roue a permis à la voiture de changer de direction.

The origin of the word tourque comes from the Latin 'torqua', meaning 'to twist'.

to give a couple

To apply a force to cause a turning movement.

donner un couple

motor couple

Force generated by an engine to rotate an object.

couple moteur

angle of torque

A measure of the angle formed by a rotating object.

angle de tourgue

to turn

To make something move in a circular motion.

tourner

rotation

Movement in a circle around an axis.

rotation

force

Influence that causes a change in movement.

force

To turn a situation to one's advantage.

He always knows how to turn things to his torque.

Il sait toujours comment tourner les choses à sa tourgue.

To exert pressure on someone skillfully.

He managed to assert his torque during the negotiation.

Il a réussi à imposer sa tourgue lors de la négociation.