engine

• Machine conçue pour convertir l'énergie en force mécanique ou en mouvement, utilisée notamment pour actionner des véhicules, des mécanismes ou des équipements.

A machine designed to convert energy into mechanical force or motion, typically used to power vehicles, machinery, or equipment.

1. Machine that produces powerA2formal

   A machine that converts energy into mechanical force or motion, typically used to power vehicles or machinery.

   Moteur

   • The car's engine started with a loud roar.
   • The mechanic repaired the engine of the truck.
   • This engine runs on diesel fuel.

   Synonymesmachinemotorpower unitprime mover

2. Search engineA2informalIT

   A software system designed to search for information on the internet.

   moteur de recherche

   • Google is the most popular search engine in the world.
   • I used a search engine to find the recipe.
   • The engine returned thousands of results for my query.

3. LocomotiveB1formalbritish

   A railway vehicle that pulls or pushes a train.

   Locomotive

   • The steam engine pulled the train across the countryside.
   • The diesel engine was replaced with an electric one.
   • The engine driver waved as the train passed.

   Synonymeslocomotivelocomotive engine