throttle in French

throttle in French is accélérateur, limiter, étrangler — throttle means a valve or lever that controls how much fuel or air reaches an engine, and therefore its speed.

throttle in French

accélérateur

noun

limiter

verb

(transitive) To cut back on the speed of (an engine, person, organization, network connection, etc.).

limiter

verb

(intransitive) To have the throat obstructed so as to be in danger of suffocation; to choke; to suffocate.

étrangler

verb

(intransitive) To have the throat obstructed so as to be in danger of suffocation; to choke; to suffocate.

What does "throttle" mean?

noun A valve or lever that controls how much fuel or air reaches an engine, and therefore its speed.
"He eased off the throttle as he approached the corner."
verb To restrict or slow something down, such as an engine, a network connection, or activity.
"The internet provider throttles speeds during peak hours."
verb To choke or strangle someone by gripping their throat.
"He grabbed the intruder and nearly throttled him."

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

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throttle in a sentence

He eased off the throttle as he approached the corner.
The motorbike's throttle is on the right handlebar.
The internet provider throttles speeds during peak hours.
He grabbed the intruder and nearly throttled him.

Similar words in French

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Common French translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "throttle" in French?

"throttle" in French is accélérateur, limiter, étrangler. throttle means: A valve or lever that controls how much fuel or air reaches an engine, and therefore its speed.

How do you use "throttle" in a sentence?

Example: "He eased off the throttle as he approached the corner." In French, "throttle" is accélérateur, limiter, étrangler.

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

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "throttle": accélérateur, limiter, étrangler.

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