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axle in French

axle in French is essieu, axe — axle means the rod or shaft that a wheel turns on, or that turns together with a pair of wheels.

axle in French

essieu
noun
The pin or spindle on which a wheel revolves, or which revolves with a wheel.
axe
noun
The pin or spindle on which a wheel revolves, or which revolves with a wheel.
essieu
noun
A transverse bar or shaft connecting the opposite wheels of a car or carriage; an axletree.
axe
noun
(geometry, astronomy, archaic) An axis.

What does "axle" mean?

  1. noun The rod or shaft that a wheel turns on, or that turns together with a pair of wheels.
    "The truck snapped its rear axle after hitting the pothole."
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axle in a sentence

  • The truck snapped its rear axle after hitting the pothole.
  • Mechanics greased the front axle before the long drive.

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What is "axle" in French?

"axle" in French is essieu, axe. axle means: The rod or shaft that a wheel turns on, or that turns together with a pair of wheels.

How do you use "axle" in a sentence?

Example: "The truck snapped its rear axle after hitting the pothole." In French, "axle" is essieu, axe.

Are there other ways to say "axle" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "axle": essieu, axe.

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