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treadmill in French

treadmill in French is tapis roulant, tapis de course, tapis de marche — treadmill means an exercise machine with a moving belt for walking or running in place.

treadmill in French

tapis roulant
noun
A piece of indoor sporting equipment used to allow for the motions of running or walking while staying in one place.
tapis de course
noun
A piece of indoor sporting equipment used to allow for the motions of running or walking while staying in one place.
tapis de marche
noun
A piece of indoor sporting equipment used to allow for the motions of running or walking while staying in one place.
roue de carrier
noun
(historical) A mill worked by persons treading upon steps on the periphery of a wide wheel having a horizontal axis. It was used principally as a means of prison discipline.

What does "treadmill" mean?

  1. noun An exercise machine with a moving belt for walking or running in place.
    "He ran five miles on the treadmill at the gym."
  2. noun A situation where continuous effort is needed just to stay in the same position, without real progress.
    "She felt trapped on the treadmill of paying off one debt with another."
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treadmill in a sentence

  • He ran five miles on the treadmill at the gym.
  • She felt trapped on the treadmill of paying off one debt with another.

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What is "treadmill" in French?

"treadmill" in French is tapis roulant, tapis de course, tapis de marche. treadmill means: An exercise machine with a moving belt for walking or running in place.

How do you use "treadmill" in a sentence?

Example: "He ran five miles on the treadmill at the gym." In French, "treadmill" is tapis roulant, tapis de course, tapis de marche.

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

Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "treadmill": tapis roulant, tapis de course, tapis de marche, roue de carrier.

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