locomotive
French → English
(rail) Engine: a powered railway vehicle used for pulling trains; a tractor unit.
La locomotive à vapeur dégageait un immense nuage de fumée noire.
(English) The steam engine emitted a huge cloud of black smoke.
Les nouvelles locomotives électriques sont beaucoup plus silencieuses.
(English) The new electric locomotives are much quieter.
(business) Leading force: a person or company that drives growth or exerts a strong influence on others.
Cette grande marque sert de locomotive pour tout le centre commercial.
(English) This major brand serves as a driver (locomotive) for the entire shopping mall.
Le secteur de la technologie est la locomotive de l'économie mondiale.
(English) The technology sector is the leading force of the world economy.
Entry ID: fr:en:locomotive · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary