freewheel

• Nom désignant un mécanisme d'embrayage, par exemple sur la roue arrière d'un vélo, qui permet à la roue de tourner librement, notamment en roue libre.

A noun referring to a clutch mechanism, such as on the rear wheel of a bicycle, that allows the wheel to turn freely, for example while coasting.

1. Bicycle clutch mechanismB2formal

   A device on a bicycle's rear wheel that allows the wheel to spin freely when the rider stops pedaling, enabling coasting.

   Roue libre

   • The freewheel on his bike made it easy to coast downhill.
   • She replaced the worn-out freewheel on her bicycle.
   • A properly functioning freewheel is essential for smooth riding.

• Verbe désignant le fait de se déplacer ou de fonctionner sans contrainte, souvent en roue libre pour un véhicule, ou d'agir de manière spontanée sans planification.

A verb used to indicate the act of moving or operating without constraint, often referring to coasting in a vehicle or acting spontaneously without planning.

1. Live freely or without constraintsB2informal

   To live or act in a relaxed, unhurried, or carefree manner, often without taking on responsibilities.

   vivre sans contraintes

   • After graduation, he decided to freewheel for a year and travel the world.
   • She's been freewheeling through life without a steady job.
   • They freewheeled through their vacation, making no plans at all.

   Synonymescoastcruisedriftfloat

2. Coast in a vehicleB2formal

   To move or travel in a vehicle without using power, allowing momentum to carry it forward.

   Rouler en roue libre

   • He let the car freewheel down the gentle slope to save fuel.
   • The cyclist freewheeled down the hill, enjoying the breeze.
   • You can freewheel for a short distance before braking.

   Synonymescoastdriftglideroll

   Antonymesacceleratepowerpropel