emergency brake

• Dispositif mécanique de sécurité dans un véhicule, généralement un levier à main ou une pédale, utilisé pour arrêter le véhicule en cas d'urgence ou pour le maintenir immobile lors du stationnement.

A mechanical safety device in a vehicle, typically a hand-operated lever or foot pedal, used to stop the vehicle in an emergency or to hold it stationary when parked.

1. Vehicle safety deviceB1formal

   A secondary brake in a vehicle used to stop it quickly in an emergency or to hold it stationary when parked.

   frein de secours

   • He pulled the emergency brake when the car started rolling backward.
   • Always engage the emergency brake before leaving the car.
   • The driver used the emergency brake to avoid a collision.

2. Emergency stop mechanismB1formal

   A lever or button in trains, buses, or other vehicles that passengers can use to stop the vehicle in an emergency.

   frein d'urgence

   • A passenger pulled the emergency brake on the train because someone was stuck in the door.
   • The emergency brake is clearly marked in red.
   • Do not use the emergency brake unless it is a real emergency.