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freinage

braking, braking distance

noun freh-NAHZH Rare

Usage Note

Freinage is the action or system of braking; distance de freinage is stopping distance. The related verb is freiner and the device is le frein (brake). In aviation and physics it can also refer to aerodynamic drag or deceleration.

Examples

"Le freinage de cette voiture est excellent."

Natural Translation

The braking on this car is excellent.

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