dynamo

• Machine qui convertit l'énergie mécanique en énergie électrique, généralement grâce à une bobine rotative dans un champ magnétique ; également utilisé au sens figuré pour désigner une personne très énergique.

A machine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy, typically using a rotating coil in a magnetic field; also used figuratively to describe a very energetic person.

1. Electrical generatorB2formaltechnical

   A machine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy, typically using a commutator.

   Dynamo (génératrice à courant continu)

   • The old dynamo powered the lighthouse for decades.
   • Engineers installed a new dynamo to generate electricity for the factory.
   • The bicycle's dynamo lights up the front lamp when you pedal.

   Synonymesgenerator

2. Energetic personB2informal

   A person who is extremely energetic, active, and full of drive.

   Personne très énergique

   • She is a real dynamo at work, always coming up with new ideas.
   • The team leader is a dynamo who motivates everyone around him.
   • He's a human dynamo, working 16 hours a day without complaint.

   Synonymesball of fireeager beaverfireballgo-getterlive wirepowerhouse

   Antonymesidlerlaggardlazybonesloafersluggard