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pedals

/ˈpɛdəlz/

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noun

Pédales

A lever operated by one's foot that is used to control or power a machine or mechanism, such as a bicycle or piano

Examples :

"A piano usually has two or three pedals."

Un piano a généralement deux ou trois pédales.

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noun

Pédales

A foot or footlike part.

Examples :

"The child's tricycle had flower-shaped pedals. "

Le tricycle de l'enfant avait des pédales en forme de fleurs.

part machine vehicle

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noun

Pédale d'effet

An effects unit, especially one designed to be activated by being stepped on.

Examples :

"The guitarist arranged his pedals on the floor, ready to stomp on them to create different sounds during the song. "

Le guitariste a disposé ses pédales d'effet sur le sol, prêt à les actionner pour créer différents sons pendant la chanson.

music electronics device

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noun

Étrier

(equestrian) A stirrup.

Examples :

"The rider adjusted the pedals to fit her boots comfortably before mounting the horse. "

La cavalière a ajusté les étriers pour qu'ils s'adaptent confortablement à ses bottes avant de monter à cheval.

vehicle wear animal

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noun

Les rangs de tuyaux joués à partir du pédalier d'un orgue

The ranks of pipes played from the pedal-board of an organ.

Examples :

"A small organ commonly has only one or two ranks on the pedal."

Un petit orgue n'a généralement qu'un ou deux rangs sur le pédalier.

music organ part

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verb

Pédaler

To operate a pedal attached to a wheel in a continuous circular motion.

Examples :

""She pedals her bicycle to school every morning." "

Elle pédale sur son vélo pour aller à l'école tous les matins.

vehicle action machine

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verb

Pédaler

To operate a bicycle.

Examples :

"He was out of breath from pedalling up the steep hill."

Il était essoufflé d'avoir pédalé sur la colline escarpée.