gear in French
gear in French is matos, matériel, panoplie — gear means equipment or clothing needed for a particular activity.
gear in French
matos
matériel
panoplie
engrenage
(countable, automotive, cycling) A particular combination or choice of interlocking gears, such that a particular gear ratio is achieved; often selected via a shifter.
vitesse
(countable, automotive) A configuration of the transmission of a motor car so as to achieve a particular ratio of engine to axle torque.
passer ses vitesses
(engineering, transitive) To provide with gearing; to fit with gears in order to achieve a desired gear ratio.
What does "gear" mean?
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noun Equipment or clothing needed for a particular activity.
"He packed his camping gear into the car."
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noun A toothed wheel that meshes with another to transmit motion, or the setting of such a mechanism in a vehicle.
"She shifted into second gear as the road climbed."
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verb To design or adjust something so it suits a particular purpose or audience.
"The course is geared toward complete beginners."
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gear in a sentence
- He packed his camping gear into the car.
- Make sure you bring your climbing gear.
- She shifted into second gear as the road climbed.
- The course is geared toward complete beginners.
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What is "gear" in French?
"gear" in French is matos, matériel, panoplie. gear means: Equipment or clothing needed for a particular activity.
How do you use "gear" in a sentence?
Example: "He packed his camping gear into the car." In French, "gear" is matos, matériel, panoplie.
Are there other ways to say "gear" in French?
Yes — French has 6 translations listed for "gear": matos, matériel, panoplie, engrenage, vitesse, passer ses vitesses.
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