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traction

French → English

noun//t aksjɔ̃//

(automotive) Front-wheel drive: a vehicle where power goes to the front wheels

Une traction est plus facile conduire sur la neige qu'une propulsion.

(English) A front-wheel drive is easier to drive on snow than a rear-wheel drive.

La vieille Citro(n Traction est une voiture de collection tr(s pris)e.

(English) The old Citroen Traction is a highly valued collector's car.

noun//t aksjɔ̃//

(fitness) Pull-up: an exercise where one pulls their body up using a horizontal bar

Il fait dix tractions chaque matin pour renforcer ses bras.

(English) He does ten pull-ups every morning to strengthen his arms.

Il a agripp) le haut du mur d’une seule traction vigoureuse.

(English) He grabbed the top of the wall with a single vigorous pull-up.

Entry ID: fr:en:traction · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary