machine Signification, définition

Signification de machine en français

• 0 a device with moving parts, for doing a particular task -- machine [ feminine ]

  • the machine that stamps letters at the post office la machine qui affranchit les lettres à la poste

  • a washing machine une machine à laver

  • the employees that operate/run the machines les employés qui font fonctionner les machines

• 1 a working arrangement of wheels, levers or other parts, driven eg by human power, electricity etc, or operating electronically, producing power and/or motion for a particular purpose -- machine

  • a sewing-machine.

• 2 a vehicle, especially a motorbike -- machine

  • That’s a fine machine you have!

• 3 to shape, make or finish with a power-driven tool -- usiner

  • The surface of the wood is then machined to a smooth finish.

• 4 to sew with a sewing-machine -- coudre à la machine

  • You should machine the seams.