machine

• Nom désignant un dispositif ou un mécanisme utilisant une énergie mécanique ou électrique pour effectuer une tâche ou une fonction déterminée.

A noun referring to an apparatus or device that uses mechanical or electrical power to perform a specific task or function.

1. Mechanical deviceA1formal

   An apparatus using mechanical power and having several parts, each with a definite function and together performing a particular task.

   machine

   • The factory uses a machine to assemble the parts.
   • He operates a heavy machine at the construction site.
   • The washing machine broke down yesterday.

   Synonymesapparatusappliancecontraptiondeviceenginegadgetinstrumentmechanismtool

2. Computer or electronic deviceA2informal

   A device that processes data, especially a computer.

   Machine (informatique)

   • I need to restart my machine because it's running slowly.
   • The new machine has a faster processor.
   • She works on a machine that prints 3D models.

   Synonymescomputerlaptopprocessorrigterminalworkstation

3. Efficient personB2informal

   A person who acts with mechanical efficiency, without emotion or thought.

   Machine (personne efficace)

   • He is a goal-scoring machine on the soccer field.
   • She works like a machine, never taking a break.
   • The politician is a voting machine, always following the party line.

   Synonymesautomatonrobot

   Antonymesdawdleridlersluggard

• Verbe désignant l'action de fabriquer, façonner ou travailler un matériau à l'aide d'une machine, notamment par usinage ou découpe mécanique.

A verb used to indicate the act of producing or shaping something using a machine, or to process mechanically.

1. Process by machineB2formal

   To shape, cut, or finish a material using a machine tool.

   Usiner

   • The factory machines the metal parts to precise specifications.
   • They machined the aluminum block into an engine component.
   • The technician machined the gear with high accuracy.

   Synonymesmilltoolwork