noun🔗SharePapillon des gazA valve that regulates the supply of fuel-air mixture to an internal combustion engine and thus controls its speed; a similar valve that controls the air supply to an engine."The mechanic adjusted the throttle to fine-tune the engine's idling speed. "Le mécanicien a ajusté le papillon des gaz pour affiner la vitesse de ralenti du moteur.vehiclemachinepartfueltechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareManette des gazThe lever or pedal that controls this valve."The car's throttle was stuck, preventing the driver from accelerating smoothly. "La manette des gaz de la voiture était bloquée, empêchant le conducteur d'accélérer en douceur.vehiclemachinetechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTrachée artèreThe windpipe or trachea."The doctor listened to the child's chest, checking for any obstruction in their throttle that might be causing the cough. "Le médecin a écouté la poitrine de l'enfant, vérifiant toute obstruction dans sa trachée artère qui pourrait causer la toux.anatomyorganbodyphysiologymedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRéduire, freinerTo cut back on the speed of (an engine, person, organization, network connection, etc.)."To save money, the family throttled their internet connection. "Pour économiser de l'argent, la famille a réduit sa connexion Internet.technologybusinessindustrymachineenergyvehicleorganizationsystemactioncomputinginternetcommunicationeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareÉtrangler, étrangler quelqu'unTo strangle or choke someone."The bully tried to throttle the smaller child during recess. "Le tyran a essayé d'étrangler le plus jeune enfant pendant la récréation.actionbodyhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareÉtrangler, suffoquerTo have the throat obstructed so as to be in danger of suffocation; to choke; to suffocate."The thick smoke from the kitchen fire began to throttle him, making it hard to breathe. "L'épaisse fumée de l'incendie de la cuisine a commencé à l'étrangler, rendant la respiration difficile.physiologybodymedicinesensationactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareS'étouffer, haleterTo breathe hard, as when nearly suffocated."After running the race, he collapsed on the grass and began to throttle, struggling to catch his breath. "Après avoir couru la course, il s'est effondré sur l'herbe et a commencé à haleter, luttant pour reprendre son souffle.physiologybodysensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBégayer, s'étranglerTo utter with breaks and interruption, in the manner of a person half suffocated."The student tried to explain the complicated problem, but her throat tightened, and she throttled out the words, barely able to get them past her lips. "L'étudiante a essayé d'expliquer le problème compliqué, mais sa gorge s'est serrée, et elle a bégayé les mots, à peine capable de les faire sortir de ses lèvres.physiologysoundlanguagecommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading