locomotive

[US]/ˌləʊkəˈməʊtɪv/
[UK]/ˌloʊkəˈmoʊtɪv/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. un véhicule ferroviaire motorisé utilisé pour tirer des trains
adj. capable de se déplacer ou de produire un mouvement
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

steam locomotive

locomotive à vapeur

diesel locomotive

locomotive diesel

electric locomotive

locomotive électrique

locomotive engineer

mécanicien de locomotive

locomotive engine

moteur de locomotive

battery locomotive

locomotive à batterie

Example Sentences

The steam locomotive chugged along the tracks.

La locomotive à vapeur avançait en cahotant le long des rails.

The old locomotive was restored and put on display at the museum.

La vieille locomotive a été restaurée et exposée au musée.

The locomotive pulled a long line of freight cars.

La locomotive tirait une longue série de wagons de marchandises.

The locomotive engineer carefully monitored the controls.

Le mécanicien de locomotive surveillait attentivement les commandes.

The powerful locomotive easily climbed steep hills.

La locomotive puissante grimpait facilement les pentes raides.

The modern locomotive is equipped with advanced technology.

La locomotive moderne est équipée d'une technologie de pointe.

The locomotive emitted thick smoke as it started moving.

La locomotive émettait une épaisse fumée lorsqu'elle a commencé à bouger.

The locomotive's whistle echoed through the valley.

Le sifflet de la locomotive résonnait dans la vallée.

The vintage locomotive was a popular tourist attraction.

La locomotive vintage était une attraction touristique populaire.

The locomotive's wheels clattered on the tracks.

Les roues de la locomotive claquaient sur les rails.

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