Also means
engine
Usage Note
Machine is used for all kinds of machines, from household appliances to industrial equipment. Machine à laver ('washing machine') and machine à coudre ('sewing machine') are common compounds. The phrase mettre en marche means 'to start up' a machine, and en panne means it has broken down.
Examples
"La machine à laver est en panne."
Natural Translation
The washing machine is broken down.
Literal Translation
The machine to wash is in breakdown
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