coupling

• Dispositif ou mécanisme servant à relier deux parties, telles que des tuyaux, des arbres ou des circuits électriques, afin de permettre le transfert d'énergie, de mouvement ou de signaux.

A device or mechanism used to connect two parts together, such as pipes, shafts, or electrical circuits, allowing for the transfer of power, motion, or signals.

1. Connection or joiningB2formal

   The act of connecting or joining two things together.

   accouplement

   • The coupling of the two train cars was completed smoothly.
   • A strong coupling between the engine and the wheels is essential.
   • The coupling of the pipes required special tools.

   Synonymesattachmentconnectionfasteningjoiningjunctionlinkagetieunion

2. B2formal

   A relationship or pairing between two people or things.

   Couplage

   • Their coupling was seen as a perfect match by their friends.
   • The coupling of the two companies created a powerful corporation.
   • The coupling of the two ideas led to a breakthrough.

   Synonymesassociationbondconjunctionconnectionlinkpairingtieunion

   Antonymesdetachmentdisconnectiondivisionisolationseparation

3. Mechanical deviceC1formaltechnical

   A device used to connect two shafts or parts together for transmitting power.

   Accouplement mécanique

   • The mechanic replaced the worn-out coupling in the machine.
   • A flexible coupling allows for slight misalignment between shafts.
   • The coupling must be tightened to prevent slippage.

   Synonymesadapterconnectorcouplerjointunion

• Verbe désignant l'action de joindre ou de lier deux ou plusieurs choses ensemble.

A verb used to indicate the act of joining or linking two or more things together.

1. Join or connectB2formal

   To link or combine two things together.

   coupler, associer, joindre

   • The train cars were coupled together at the station.
   • The new software is coupled with a powerful database.
   • The two systems are coupled to improve efficiency.

   Synonymesattachcombineconnectfastenhitchjoinlinkpairuniteyoke

   Antonymesdetachdisconnectdisjoindividepartseparatesplituncouple

2. Associate or pairB2formal

   To think of or treat two things as being connected or related.

   associer, mettre en relation

   • The study couples exercise with improved mental health.
   • Her name is often coupled with success in the industry.
   • The artist couples traditional techniques with modern themes.

   Synonymesassociatecombineconnectcorrelatelinkpairrelate

   Antonymesdisconnectdividepartseparatesplit

Variantes phrasalcouple up