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gearbox in French

gearbox in French is boite de vitesse, boîte de vitesses — gearbox means the enclosed unit in a vehicle that houses the gears and connects to the gear lever.

gearbox in French

boite de vitesse
noun
That part of a car's transmission containing the train of gears, and to which the gear lever is connected.
boîte de vitesses
noun
That part of a car's transmission containing the train of gears, and to which the gear lever is connected.

What does "gearbox" mean?

  1. noun The enclosed unit in a vehicle that houses the gears and connects to the gear lever.
    "A grinding noise from the gearbox usually means trouble."
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gearbox in a sentence

  • A grinding noise from the gearbox usually means trouble.
  • The mechanic replaced the worn gearbox before the trip.

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What is "gearbox" in French?

"gearbox" in French is boite de vitesse, boîte de vitesses. gearbox means: The enclosed unit in a vehicle that houses the gears and connects to the gear lever.

How do you use "gearbox" in a sentence?

Example: "A grinding noise from the gearbox usually means trouble." In French, "gearbox" is boite de vitesse, boîte de vitesses.

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

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "gearbox": boite de vitesse, boîte de vitesses.

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