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throttle

/ˈθɹɒtəl/ /ˈθɹatəl/

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noun

Papillon des gaz

A 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.

Examples :

"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.

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noun

Manette des gaz

The lever or pedal that controls this valve.

Examples :

"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.

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noun

Trachée artère

The windpipe or trachea.

Examples :

"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.

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verb

Réduire, freiner

To cut back on the speed of (an engine, person, organization, network connection, etc.).

Examples :

"To save money, the family throttled their internet connection. "

Pour économiser de l'argent, la famille a réduit sa connexion Internet.

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verb

Étrangler, étrangler quelqu'un

To strangle or choke someone.

Examples :

"The bully tried to throttle the smaller child during recess. "

Le tyran a essayé d'étrangler le plus jeune enfant pendant la récréation.

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verb

Étrangler, suffoquer

To have the throat obstructed so as to be in danger of suffocation; to choke; to suffocate.

Examples :

"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.

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verb

S'étouffer, haleter

To breathe hard, as when nearly suffocated.

Examples :

"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.

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verb

Bégayer, s'étrangler

To utter with breaks and interruption, in the manner of a person half suffocated.

Examples :

"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.

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