Le bulldozer
Example: Le bulldozer a déplacé la terre sur le chantier rapidement.
Definition
"Le bulldozer" is a large, powerful construction vehicle equipped with a wide, flat blade at the front, used for pushing large quantities of soil, sand, rubble, or other materials during earthmoving or construction work.
Etymology
The word "le bulldozer" comes from the English 'bulldozer,' which originally referred to a heavy plow used to drive cattle ('bull') and later was applied to the powerful construction vehicle. The term combines 'bull' and 'doze' (to push or force), reflecting its strength and function.
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"Le bulldozer" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Construction - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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