noun🔗ShareMécanismes, dispositifs(within a machine or machinery) Any mechanical means for the conversion or control of motion, or the transmission or control of power."The bicycle's braking mechanisms allow the rider to safely slow down and stop. "Les mécanismes de freinage du vélo permettent au cycliste de ralentir et de s'arrêter en toute sécurité.machinetechnologyphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMécanismesAny combination of cams, gears, links, belts, chains and logical mechanical elements."The old clock used intricate mechanisms of gears and springs to keep accurate time. "La vieille horloge utilisait des mécanismes complexes d'engrenages et de ressorts pour donner l'heure exacte.machinetechnicaldevicesystemtechnologystructurefunctionpartelementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMécanismes, dispositifsA group of entities, such as objects, that interact together."political machine"Machine politiquesystemorganizationstructuremachinegrouptechnologytechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMécanisme, processusA mental, physical or chemical process."The body has several mechanisms to regulate its temperature, like sweating when it's hot. "Le corps possède plusieurs mécanismes pour réguler sa température, comme la transpiration quand il fait chaud.processphysiologychemistrymindbodyfunctionbiologybiochemistryscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMécanismes, procédésAny process of, or system designed to manage useful energy conversion."The car's fuel injection mechanisms convert gasoline into usable energy to power the engine. "Les mécanismes d'injection de carburant de la voiture convertissent l'essence en énergie utilisable pour alimenter le moteur.energytechnologyphysicsmachineprocesssystemtechnicaldevicescienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMécanismesThe theory that all natural phenomena can be explained by physical causes."Scientists are working to understand the mechanisms that cause climate change. "Les scientifiques s'efforcent de comprendre les mécanismes qui causent le changement climatique.theoryphysicssciencephilosophynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading