L'arbre de transmission
Example: L'arbre de transmission transmet la puissance du moteur aux roues.
Definition
"L'arbre de transmission" is a mechanical component in vehicles that transfers power from the engine to the wheels, enabling motion. It plays a crucial role in the drivetrain by connecting the engine's output to the axle or wheels, ensuring efficient power delivery.
Etymology
The term "l'arbre de transmission" comes from French, where "arbre" means 'tree' or 'shaft,' referring to its long, cylindrical shape, and "transmission" relates to the act of transferring power. Did you know that the word "arbre" was originally used to describe tree-like structures, which inspired its use for shafts in machinery?
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"L'arbre de transmission" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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