pedal

• Relatif à une pédale actionnée par le pied, ou commandé à l'aide de celle-ci.

Relating to or operated by a foot-operated lever or pedal.

1. C1formal

   Of or relating to the foot or feet.

   pédieux

   • The doctor examined the pedal pulse in the patient's foot.
   • Pedal reflexes are tested during a neurological exam.
   • The pedal extremities are often affected by poor circulation.

• Nom désignant une pièce ou une commande actionnée au pied, ou encore un son grave soutenu en musique.

A noun referring to a lever operated with the foot, or a sustained bass note in music.

1. Sustained bass noteC1formal

   A musical note, typically in the bass, that is sustained or repeated while harmonies change above it.

   Pédale (note tenue)

   • The organist held a deep pedal note throughout the entire passage.
   • The piece features a long pedal point in the bass line.
   • The composer used a pedal tone to create tension and release.

   Synonymespedal point

2. Foot-operated leverA2formal

   A lever or control that is operated by the foot, used in vehicles, musical instruments, or machinery.

   Pédale (levier actionné au pied)

   • She pressed the accelerator pedal to speed up the car.
   • The pianist used the sustain pedal to make the notes ring longer.
   • He adjusted the volume using the foot pedal on the amplifier.

   Synonymestreadle

• Verbe désignant l'action de faire avancer un vélo ou un autre véhicule en appuyant sur les pédales avec les pieds.

A verb used to indicate the act of operating a bicycle or other vehicle by pushing pedals with the feet.

1. Ride a bicycleA2formal

   To move a bicycle by pushing the pedals with your feet.

   Pédaler (à vélo)

   • She pedaled her bike up the steep hill.
   • He pedaled quickly to catch up with the group.
   • They pedaled along the scenic coastal path.

   Synonymesbikecycleride

2. Operate pedals on an instrumentB2formal

   To use the foot pedals on a musical instrument, such as a piano or organ, to modify the sound.

   Utiliser les pédales d'un instrument

   • The pianist pedaled softly to sustain the final chord.
   • He learned to pedal correctly to create a smooth legato effect.
   • She pedaled the organ to produce a deeper resonance.