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mécanique

mechanics, mechanical engineering

noun adjective meh-kah-NEEK Rare
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Also means

mechanism, machinery

Usage Note

Mécanique as a noun refers to the field of mechanics or the workings of an engine: il s'y connaît en mécanique (he knows his way around engines). As an adjective it means 'mechanical': un escalier mécanique (an escalator). The informal mécanicien/mécanicienne is the person who fixes cars — a useful paired word for practical contexts.

Examples

"Il comprend bien la mécanique des moteurs."

Natural Translation

He understands engine mechanics well.

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