mechanical in French
mechanical in French is mécanique, machinal — mechanical means relating to machines or the physical forces and motion they involve.
mechanical in French
mécanique
Related to mechanics (the branch of physics that deals with forces acting on matter).
machinal
(figurative) As if performed by a machine: lifeless, mindless, thoughtless, automatic.
What does "mechanical" mean?
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adj Relating to machines or the physical forces and motion they involve.
"The factory relies on mechanical arms to assemble the parts."
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adj Done automatically or without real thought, as if performed by a machine.
"His apology sounded mechanical, like he'd said it a hundred times before."
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mechanical in a sentence
- The factory relies on mechanical arms to assemble the parts.
- A mechanical fault in the lift left us waiting for an engineer.
- His apology sounded mechanical, like he'd said it a hundred times before.
- She gave a mechanical smile and carried on working without looking up.
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What is "mechanical" in French?
"mechanical" in French is mécanique, machinal. mechanical means: Relating to machines or the physical forces and motion they involve.
How do you use "mechanical" in a sentence?
Example: "The factory relies on mechanical arms to assemble the parts." In French, "mechanical" is mécanique, machinal.
Are there other ways to say "mechanical" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "mechanical": mécanique, machinal.
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