clé anglaise

la clé anglaise
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)
La clé anglaise est un outil essentiel dans la boîte à outils de tout mécanicien.The monkey wrench is an essential tool in every mechanic's toolbox.
b. adjustable wrench
Regionalism used in the United States.
(United States)
Andrea se sert d'une clé anglaise pour serrer les écrous sans avoir besoin de plusieurs outils.Andrea uses an adjustable wrench to tighten nuts without needing several tools.
c. spanner
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom.
(United Kingdom)
Mon voisin a dû utiliser plusieurs tailles de clés anglaises pour réparer la clôture.My neighbour had to use several sizes of spanners to repair the fence.
d. adjustable spanner
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom.
(United Kingdom)
Les différents réglages d'une clé anglaise permettent à Gabriel de travailler sur des boulons de tailles variées.The different adjustments on an adjustable spanner allow Gabriel to work on bolts of various sizes.
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