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Vocabulaire des Véhicules Non Motorisés - Velomobile

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Non-motorized Vehicles Vocabulary
velomobile

a pedal-powered vehicle like a bike, but it has a cover to protect the rider and make it go faster

vélomobile, bicycle couché caréné

vélomobile, bicycle couché caréné

Ex: He commutes to work every day in his sleek, aerodynamic velomobile. 
vehicle
vehicle
[nom]

a means of transportation used to carry people or goods from one place to another, typically on roads or tracks

véhicule

véhicule

Ex: Cars, buses, and trucks are all types of vehicles. 
wheel
wheel
[nom]

any of the circular objects typically found under vehicles like cars, bicycles, buses, etc., used to make movement possible by turning

roue, pneu

roue, pneu

Ex: The car’s wheels were spinning fast as it accelerated. 
to power
to power
[verbe]

to supply with the needed energy to make something work

alimenter

alimenter

Ex: Solar panels are used to power many homes in the neighborhood, reducing reliance on fossil fuels. 
to pedal
to pedal
[verbe]

to propel and operate a bicycle or other pedal-powered vehicle

pédaler

pédaler

Ex: Every morning, she pedals her bike to work, enjoying the fresh air and exercise on her commute. 
bicycle
bicycle
[nom]

a vehicle with two wheels that we ride by pushing its pedals with our feet

bicyclette

bicyclette

Ex: He enjoys going on long bicycle rides in the countryside. 
body
body
[nom]

the main exterior structure of a vehicle that includes the doors, roof, and panels

carrosserie, structure

carrosserie, structure

Ex: The car's body was made of lightweight aluminum. 
rider
rider
[nom]

someone who uses a motorcycle or bicycle for transportation

conducteur, motocycliste

conducteur, motocycliste

Ex: The rider zipped through traffic on his motorcycle. 
to protect
to protect
[verbe]

to prevent someone or something from being damaged or harmed

protéger

protéger

Ex: A majority of Democrats believe that such regulations protect the public. 
wind
wind
[nom]

air that moves quickly or strongly in a current as a result of natural forces

vent

vent

Ex: She could hear the wind howling outside her window. 
light
light
[Adjectif]

having very little weight and easy to move or pick up

léger

léger

Ex: He carried a light backpack filled with his school supplies. 
material

a substance from which things can be made

matière

matière

Ex: Steel is a strong and durable material commonly used in the manufacturing of buildings, vehicles, and machinery. 
plastic
plastic
[nom]

a light substance produced in a chemical process that can be formed into different shapes when heated

plastique

plastique

Ex: Many household items, such as containers and toys, are made from plastic. 
to exercise

to do physical activities or sports to stay healthy and become stronger

faire du exercice

faire du exercice

Ex: He doesn't exercise as much as he should. 
covered
covered
[Adjectif]

protected or shielded by something

couverte, protégée

couverte, protégée

Ex: She wore a covered dress for the party. 
smoothly
smoothly
[Adverbe]

easily and without any difficulty or disruptions

sans problème, bien

sans problème, bien

Ex: The negotiations progressed smoothly, without any major setbacks. 
electric motor

a device that converts electrical energy into mechanical energy, typically through electromagnetic interactions

moteur électrique, moteur à courant électrique

moteur électrique, moteur à courant électrique

Ex: The engineer repaired the electric motor to restore the machine's functionality. 
uphill
uphill
[Adverbe]

in the direction going up a hill or slope

en montant, vers le haut

en montant, vers le haut

Ex: They climbed uphill slowly, enjoying the breathtaking view of the valley below. 
clean
clean
[Adjectif]

not causing or spreading pollution or contamination, especially radioactive contamination

pur, propre

pur, propre

Ex: The reactor was designed to allow a clean shutdown in emergencies. 
green
green
[Adjectif]

(of a substance or product) causing no harm to the environment

vert

vert

Ex: The company prides itself on producing green packaging that reduces waste. 
fuel
fuel
[nom]

any substance that can produce energy or heat when burned

combustible

combustible

Ex: Wood is a common fuel for campfires. 
to cause
to cause
[verbe]

to make something happen, usually something bad

causer, provoquer

causer, provoquer

Ex: Please don't cause any more problems in class. 
pollution

a change in water, air, etc. that makes it harmful or dangerous

pollution

pollution

Ex: The pollution in the lake has made the water toxic to fish and plants. 
eco-friendly
eco-friendly
[Adjectif]

referring to products, actions, or practices that are designed to cause minimal harm to the environment

respectueux de l’environnement, écologique

respectueux de l’environnement, écologique

Ex: The company switched to eco-friendly packaging made from recycled materials. 
sleek
sleek
[Adjectif]

streamlined in shape or design, reducing resistance and allowing for smooth, efficient movement or appearance

élégant, aérodynamique

élégant, aérodynamique

Ex: The sleek, streamlined jet sliced through the sky with minimal drag. 
handlebar

a bar in front of a motorcycle or bicycle that a person takes by hand to control the direction in which they want to travel

guidons, potence

guidons, potence

Ex: He adjusted the handlebar height to make his bike more comfortable to ride. 
to steer
to steer
[verbe]

to control the direction of a moving object, such as a car, ship, etc.

conduire, piloter, barrer, gouverner, diriger, guider

conduire, piloter, barrer, gouverner, diriger, guider

Ex: He expertly steered the car through the winding mountain roads. 
weather
weather
[nom]

things that are related to air and sky such as temperature, rain, wind, etc.

temps

temps

Ex: I check the weather forecast every morning to plan my outfit. 
windy
windy
[Adjectif]

having a lot of strong winds

venteux, venteuse

venteux, venteuse

Ex: He had to secure his hat due to the windy conditions. 
even though
even though
[Conjonction]

used to indicate that despite a certain fact or situation mentioned in the first clause, the second clause follows

bien que, malgré que

bien que, malgré que

Ex: Even though it was raining, they decided to go for a hike. 
common
common
[Adjectif]

frequently found, happening, or seen

commun, de tous

commun, de tous

Ex: It’s common for people to exchange holiday gifts with friends and family. 
to get around

to move or travel from one place to another

se déplacer, circuler

se déplacer, circuler

Ex: In the city, it's easy to get around using public transportation. 
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