chasse-neige
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le chasse-neige
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
1. (vehicle)
a. snowplow (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States.
Le chasse-neige a dégagé la rue tôt ce matin.The snowplow cleared the street early this morning.
b. snowplough (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom.
Le chasse-neige a poussé de lourds amas de neige sur le bord de la route.The snowplough pushed heavy piles of snow onto the roadside.
2. (skiing)
a. snowplow (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States.
Le moniteur de ski nous a appris à descendre la piste en chasse-neige.The ski instructor taught us how to go down the slope in a snowplow.
b. snowplough (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom.
En ski, la position du chasse-neige aide à contrôler sa vitesse et sa direction.In skiing, the snowplough position helps you control your speed and direction.
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