brake in French
brake in French is frein, freiner, cintreuse — brake means a device that slows or stops a vehicle or machine, usually by friction, or the pedal or lever used to apply it.
brake in French
frein
A device used to slow or stop the motion of a wheel, or of a vehicle, usually by friction (although other resistive forces, such as electromagnetic fields or aerodynamic drag, can also be used); also, the controls or apparatus used to engage such a mechanism such as the pedal in a car. [from 18th c.]
freiner
A device used to slow or stop the motion of a wheel, or of a vehicle, usually by friction (although other resistive forces, such as electromagnetic fields or aerodynamic drag, can also be used); also, the controls or apparatus used to engage such a mechanism such as the pedal in a car. [from 18th c.]
cintreuse
A type of machine for bending sheet metal. (See wikipedia.)
plieuse
A type of machine for bending sheet metal. (See wikipedia.)
bringuebale
(chiefly, _, nautical) The handle of a pump.
broie
(textiles) A tool used for breaking flax or hemp. [from 15th c.]
brisoir
(textiles) A tool used for breaking flax or hemp. [from 15th c.]
freiner
macquer
(transitive) To bruise and crush; to knead.
What does "brake" mean?
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noun A device that slows or stops a vehicle or machine, usually by friction, or the pedal or lever used to apply it.
"She slammed on the brakes to avoid the deer in the road."
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verb To slow down or stop a vehicle by using its brakes.
"He braked hard as the light turned red."
brake in a sentence
- She slammed on the brakes to avoid the deer in the road.
- The mechanic replaced the worn brake pads.
- He braked hard as the light turned red.
Similar words in French
Common French translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "brake" in French?
"brake" in French is frein, freiner, cintreuse. brake means: A device that slows or stops a vehicle or machine, usually by friction, or the pedal or lever used to apply it.
How do you use "brake" in a sentence?
Example: "She slammed on the brakes to avoid the deer in the road." In French, "brake" is frein, freiner, cintreuse.
Are there other ways to say "brake" in French?
Yes — French has 8 translations listed for "brake": frein, freiner, cintreuse, plieuse, bringuebale, broie.
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