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tandem

/ˈtæn.dəm/

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noun

Attelage en tandem

A carriage pulled by two or more draught animals (generally draught horses) harnessed one behind the other, both providing the pulling power but only the animal in front able to steer.

Examples :

"The farmer hitched the two strongest horses in tandem to pull the heavy plow across the field, the lead horse guiding the way. "

L'agriculteur a attelé les deux chevaux les plus forts en attelage en tandem pour tirer la lourde charrue à travers le champ, le cheval de tête guidant le chemin.

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noun

Tandem

(transferred sense) A bicycle or tricycle in which two people sit one behind the other, both able to pedal but only the person in front able to steer.

Examples :

"The couple struggled to keep their balance as they learned to ride the tandem together. "

Le couple a eu du mal à garder l'équilibre alors qu'il apprenait à faire du tandem ensemble.

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noun

Tandem, collaboration étroite

A group of two or more people, machines etc. working together; close collaboration.

Examples :

"The students worked in tandem on the science project, sharing ideas and responsibilities. "

Les étudiants ont travaillé en tandem sur le projet scientifique, partageant leurs idées et leurs responsabilités.

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adjective

Ensemble, côte à côte

Together; working as one.

Examples :

"Their skillful tandem work made the project quick and successful."

Leur travail en tandem a rendu le projet rapide et réussi.

group organization

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adverb

L'un derrière l'autre

One behind the other.

Examples :

"The horses were harnessed tandem."

Les chevaux étaient attelés l'un derrière l'autre.

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