noun🔗SharePelotonA unit of thirty to forty soldiers typically commanded by a lieutenant and forming part of a company."The platoon of soldiers practiced marching in formation. "Le peloton de soldats s'est entraîné à marcher en formation.militarygroupunitwarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareUn groupe de véhicules autonomes voyageant en convoi rapproché et communiquant électroniquement entre euxA group of self-driving vehicles travelling in a close convoy and communicating electronically with each other."The platoon of self-driving cars moved smoothly down the highway, communicating their locations to each other electronically. "Le groupe de voitures autonomes a progressé en douceur sur l'autoroute, communiquant électroniquement leurs positions.technologyvehiclecommunicationgroupmilitarymachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAlterner les départs avec un coéquipier de la main opposée, en fonction de la latéralité du lanceur adverseTo alternate starts with a teammate of opposite handedness, depending on the handedness of the opposing pitcher"Taylor has been hitting poorly against left-handers, and Morgan has been hitting poorly against right-handers, so they will platoon."Taylor a mal frappé contre les gauchers, et Morgan a mal frappé contre les droitiers, donc ils vont alterner les départs.sportgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRouler en pelotonOf self-driving vehicles: to travel in a close convoy, each vehicle communicating electronically with the others."On the interstate highway, self-driving trucks platoon to reduce wind resistance and save fuel. "Sur l'autoroute, les camions autonomes roulent en peloton pour réduire la résistance au vent et économiser du carburant.vehicletechnologycommunicationelectronicstrafficChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading