Example: Le turboréacteur de l'avion fait beaucoup de bruit.
Definition
"Le turboréacteur" is a type of jet engine commonly used in aircraft, which produces thrust by compressing air with a turbine and then expelling it at high speed. It is known for its efficiency and power in propelling airplanes through the air.
Translations
the turbofan
el turborreactor
de turborreactor
el turborreactor
die Turbostrahltriebwerk
Etymology
The word "le turboréacteur" combines the French words 'turbo,' derived from Latin 'turbo' meaning 'whirlwind' or 'spinning,' and 'réacteur,' from 'réaction,' referring to the reaction force that propels the engine. Together, they describe an engine powered by a turbine producing reactive thrust.
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"Le turboréacteur" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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the turbofan