la clé à molette
A noun phrase is a group of words that acts like a noun in a sentence or phrase (e.g., un je ne sais quoi).
noun phrase
a. monkey wrench
Regionalism used in the United States.
(United States)
Léna avait besoin d'une clé à molette pour desserrer le bouchon d'huile de son moteur.Léna needed a monkey wrench to loosen the oil plug on her motor.
b. adjustable wrench
Regionalism used in the United States.
(United States)
La clé à molette est idéale pour travailler dans des espaces confinés où une clé fixe ne passe pas.The adjustable wrench is ideal for working in confined spaces where a fixed wrench will not fit.
c. Crescent wrench
A word or phrase that is a proprietary term owned by a brand (e.g., iPod).
(registered trademark)
Regionalism used in the United States.
(United States)
Mon père m’a montré comment ajuster la clé à molette pour qu’elle s’adapte à différents boulons.My father showed me how to adjust the Crescent wrench to fit different bolts.
d. spanner
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom.
(United Kingdom)
Lors du montage du meuble, il m’a fallu une clé à molette pour ajuster les vis.When assembling the furniture, I needed a spanner to adjust the screws.
e. adjustable spanner
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom.
(United Kingdom)
Pour remplacer le robinet, le plombier a serré les écrous avec une clé à molette.To replace the faucet, the plumber tightened the nuts with an adjustable spanner.
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