relay in French
relay in French is relais, relai, transmettre — relay means to pass on information received from one person or source to another.
relay in French
relais
(electronics) An electrical actuator that allows a relatively small electrical voltage or current to control a larger voltage or current. [from 19th c.]
relai
(electronics) An electrical actuator that allows a relatively small electrical voltage or current to control a larger voltage or current. [from 19th c.]
transmettre
relayer
(transitive, now, _, rare) To place (people or horses) in relays, such that one can take over from another. [from 18th c.]
What does "relay" mean?
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verb To pass on information received from one person or source to another.
"She relayed the manager's instructions to the rest of the team."
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noun A race or competition in which team members take turns completing part of the course.
"Their school won the 4x100 metre relay at regionals."
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noun (electronics) A switch operated by an electric current, used to control a larger circuit.
"A faulty relay was causing the headlights to flicker."
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relay in a sentence
- She relayed the manager's instructions to the rest of the team.
- The satellite relays signals between ground stations.
- Their school won the 4x100 metre relay at regionals.
- A faulty relay was causing the headlights to flicker.
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What is "relay" in French?
"relay" in French is relais, relai, transmettre. relay means: To pass on information received from one person or source to another.
How do you use "relay" in a sentence?
Example: "She relayed the manager's instructions to the rest of the team." In French, "relay" is relais, relai, transmettre.
Are there other ways to say "relay" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "relay": relais, relai, transmettre, relayer.
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