Le cylindre
Example: Le cylindre du moteur doit être remplacé rapidement.
Definition
"Le cylindre" refers to a cylindrical component in machinery, often found in engines, where it serves as a chamber in which a piston moves to convert energy. For example, in the phrase "Le cylindre du moteur doit être remplacé rapidement," it means the engine's cylinder that needs urgent replacement.
Etymology
The word "le cylindre" comes from the Latin 'cylindrus,' which in turn derives from the Greek 'kylindros,' meaning roller or tumbler. The term reflects the shape of the component, being round and elongated, similar to a rolling pin or drum.
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"Le cylindre" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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