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handbrake

/ˈhændbreɪk/ /ˈhæmˌbɹeɪk/

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noun

Frein à main

A brake in a vehicle, set by hand, and usually locking on until released by hand, enabling its use when parked.

Examples :

"She pulled the handbrake up tightly before getting out of the car to drop off her son at school. "

Elle a serré le frein à main avant de sortir de la voiture pour déposer son fils à l'école.

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noun

Frein à main

The mechanism, particularly the locking hand-operated lever in a motor car, which is used to set and release such a brake.

Examples :

"She pulled the handbrake up firmly before getting out of the car on the hill. "

Elle a tiré fermement le frein à main avant de sortir de la voiture sur la colline.

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verb

Serrer le frein à main

To apply the handbrake in a vehicle.

Examples :

"She had to handbrake quickly to avoid hitting the dog that ran into the street. "

Elle a dû serrer le frein à main rapidement pour éviter de percuter le chien qui a couru dans la rue.

vehicle machine technical action