noun🔗ShareRoue libreA device in a transmission that disengages the driveshaft from the driven shaft when the driven shaft rotates faster than the driveshaft."When the cyclist stopped pedaling, the bicycle's freewheel allowed the wheels to continue spinning without the pedals turning. "Lorsque le cycliste a arrêté de pédaler, la roue libre du vélo a permis aux roues de continuer à tourner sans que les pédales ne tournent.devicemachinevehicletechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRouler en roue libre(of a gear) To continue spinning after disengagement."After the cyclist stopped pedaling downhill, the bicycle's rear wheel continued to freewheel for a few more seconds. "Après que le cycliste a arrêté de pédaler en descente, la roue arrière du vélo a continué à rouler en roue libre pendant quelques secondes.machinetechnologyvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRouler en roue libre(of a cyclist) To ride a bicycle without pedalling, e.g. downhill."As I reached the top of the hill, I stopped pedaling and began to freewheel down, enjoying the breeze. "Arrivé au sommet de la colline, j'ai arrêté de pédaler et j'ai commencé à rouler en roue libre, en profitant de la brise.sportvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRouler en roue libre(of a motorist) To operate a motor vehicle which is coasting without power, e.g. downhill."As the road sloped downwards, the driver decided to freewheel to save fuel. "Comme la route descendait, le conducteur a décidé de rouler en roue libre pour économiser du carburant.vehicletechnologymachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFonctionner sans contraintes, se laisser aller(by extension) To operate free from constraints."Now that the project is finished, I can freewheel and relax a bit this weekend. "Maintenant que le projet est terminé, je peux me laisser aller et me détendre un peu ce week-end.actionattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
