verb🔗ShareÉquiper d'engrenagesTo provide with gearing; to fit with gears in order to achieve a desired gear ratio."The engineers are gearing the machine to increase its speed. "Les ingénieurs équipent la machine d'engrenages pour augmenter sa vitesse.technicalmachinetechnologyindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEngrener, mettre en priseTo be in, or come into, gear."Option 1 (Focus on physical gearing): "The cyclist started pedaling harder, gearing up for the steep hill." Option 2 (Focus on metaphorical gearing): "After the long break, the team is gearing up for the next project." "Option 1 : Le cycliste a commencé à pédaler plus fort, s'engageant pour la montée raide. Option 2 : Après la longue pause, l'équipe se prépare pour le prochain projet.machinetechnicalvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareÉquiper, s'équiperTo dress; to put gear on; to harness."The hikers spent an hour gearing themselves before starting up the mountain. "Les randonneurs ont passé une heure à s'équiper avant de commencer l'ascension de la montagne.wearstylemilitaryjobactiontechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAdapter, orienter vers(usually with to or toward(s)) To design or devise (something) so as to be suitable (for a particular type of person or a particular purpose)."They have geared the hotel mainly at tourists."Ils ont adapté l'hôtel principalement aux touristes.actionplanprocessbusinesstechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareS'endetter pour investirTo borrow money in order to invest it in assets."She is gearing up by taking out a student loan to pay for her college tuition, hoping her degree will increase her future earning potential. "Elle s'endette en contractant un prêt étudiant pour payer ses frais de scolarité, espérant que son diplôme augmentera son potentiel de revenus futurs.businessfinanceeconomyassetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRapport d'engrenageThe ratio of a system of gears."The 4×4 could climb well, as it had relatively low gearing."Le 4x4 pouvait bien grimper, car il avait un rapport d'engrenage relativement faible.technicalmachinephysicssystemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHarnachement, engrenageHarness; working implements."The farmer checked his tractor's gearing to make sure all the plowing implements were properly attached and ready for work. "L'agriculteur a vérifié l'engrenage de son tracteur pour s'assurer que tous les outils de labour étaient correctement attachés et prêts à travailler.machinetechnologytechnicalindustrypartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEngrenageA train of toothed wheels and pinions."The old clock's intricate gearing made a satisfying click-clack sound as it ticked. "L'engrenage complexe de la vieille horloge produisait un son de cliquetis satisfaisant lorsqu'elle marquait le temps.machinetechnicalsystemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading