la panne
A feminine noun is used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la dame, la lune).
feminine noun
a. breakdown
Je ne compte plus combien de pannes j'ai eues avec cette voiture.I've lost count of how many breakdowns I've had with this car.
b. failure
Le technicien saura peut-être réparer cette panne de moteur.The technician may be able to fix this engine failure.
a. panne
J'ai acheté des rideaux en panne de velours pour le salon.I bought panne velvet curtains for the living room.
3.
A word or phrase that is only used by experts, professionals, or academics in a particular field (e.g., otitis).
(technical)
(part of a hammer)
a. peen
Le bijoutier a utilisé la panne du marteau pour créer cette belle texture.The jeweler used the peen of the hammer to create this beautiful texture.
4.
A word or phrase that is only used by experts, professionals, or academics in a particular field (e.g., otitis).
(technical)
(architecture)
a. purlin
D'après le charpentier, il faudrait poser des pannes supplémentaires pour mieux supporter la toiture.According to the carpenter, we should install additional purlins to better support the roof.
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