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Anglais - Néerlandais

Machine

məˈʃin
Extrêmement Commun
700 - 800
700 - 800
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machine, computer, mechanical device, system or mechanism, a person who works with machines (slang)

Significations de Machine en néerlandais

machine

Exemple:
The washing machine is broken.
De wasmachine is kapot.
He works with a powerful machine.
Hij werkt met een krachtige machine.
Utilisation: formal/informalContexte: Used in everyday conversation and technical discussions.
Note: In Dutch, 'machine' is used similarly to English and can refer to various mechanical devices.

computer

Exemple:
I need a new machine for my work.
Ik heb een nieuwe machine nodig voor mijn werk.
The machine crashed while I was working.
De machine viel uit terwijl ik aan het werk was.
Utilisation: informalContexte: Commonly used when referring to computers or laptops in casual settings.
Note: In informal contexts, 'machine' can refer to computers, especially in tech discussions among young people.

mechanical device

Exemple:
This machine helps with cutting the fabric.
Deze machine helpt met het snijden van de stof.
He designed a new machine for recycling.
Hij heeft een nieuwe machine ontworpen voor recycling.
Utilisation: formal/informalContexte: Used in engineering or manufacturing contexts.
Note: This meaning encompasses various types of machinery used in different industries.

system or mechanism

Exemple:
The machine of government needs to function smoothly.
De machine van de overheid moet soepel functioneren.
There is a machine behind every successful business.
Er is een machine achter elk succesvol bedrijf.
Utilisation: formalContexte: Often used in discussions about organization, processes, or institutions.
Note: This meaning is more abstract and refers to how systems work together, not just physical machines.

a person who works with machines (slang)

Exemple:
He's a machine when it comes to lifting weights.
Hij is een machine als het gaat om gewichtheffen.
She runs like a machine on the track.
Ze rent als een machine op de baan.
Utilisation: informalContexte: Used in sports, fitness, or work to describe someone very efficient or strong.
Note: This slang usage highlights efficiency or strength, likening a person to a machine.

Les synonymes de Machine

device

A device is a piece of equipment or a tool designed for a specific purpose.
Exemple: The new device is designed to streamline our workflow.
Note: While a machine is a type of device, the term 'device' is more general and can refer to a wider range of tools or equipment.

appliance

An appliance is a device or machine used for a specific household function, such as cooking or cleaning.
Exemple: The kitchen appliance stopped working, so we had to get it repaired.
Note: An appliance is typically used in a household setting and is designed for specific domestic tasks.

instrument

An instrument is a tool or device used for scientific, technical, or artistic purposes.
Exemple: The scientist used a sophisticated instrument to analyze the samples.
Note: An instrument often implies a tool used for measurement, observation, or precision tasks, while a machine can have a broader range of functions.

apparatus

An apparatus refers to a complex structure or system used for a specific purpose.
Exemple: The firefighters quickly deployed their apparatus to extinguish the fire.
Note: An apparatus is often associated with more complex or specialized equipment compared to a general machine.

Expressions et phrases courantes de Machine

Well-oiled machine

Refers to a smoothly functioning and efficient operation or group.
Exemple: The kitchen staff worked together like a well-oiled machine during the busy dinner rush.
Note: The phrase emphasizes efficiency and smooth operation rather than just the mechanical aspect of a machine.

Mean machine

Describes someone or something that is tough, powerful, or formidable.
Exemple: He may look small, but on the basketball court, he's a mean machine.
Note: This phrase attributes qualities of toughness or power to a person or thing, unlike a regular machine.

Cogs in the machine

Refers to individuals who are perceived as unimportant parts of a large system or organization.
Exemple: We're all just cogs in the machine, doing our part to keep the company running smoothly.
Note: It implies insignificance or lack of individuality compared to the original mechanical meaning of a cog.

Rube Goldberg machine

Refers to a complex device or system that performs a simple task in a convoluted way.
Exemple: The artist created a fascinating Rube Goldberg machine that involved a series of intricate steps to complete a simple task.
Note: Unlike a traditional machine, a Rube Goldberg machine is intentionally designed to be overly complicated for entertainment or artistic purposes.

Machine gun fire

Refers to rapid and continuous gunfire, typically from a machine gun.
Exemple: The soldiers advanced under heavy machine gun fire.
Note: It describes the rapid and continuous nature of the gunfire rather than focusing solely on the mechanical aspect of the gun.

The money machine

Refers to something that consistently produces wealth, profits, or success.
Exemple: Her successful business became known as the money machine, generating profits year after year.
Note: This phrase attributes the ability to generate wealth or success, unlike a regular machine that performs mechanical tasks.

Like a well-oiled machine

Indicates that a group or process is running smoothly and efficiently.
Exemple: The team worked together like a well-oiled machine to complete the project ahead of schedule.
Note: Similar to 'well-oiled machine,' this phrase emphasizes efficiency and smooth operation rather than the mechanical aspect of a machine.

Meaning machine

Describes someone who is adept at deriving meaning or significance from situations or information.
Exemple: Her brain was like a meaning machine, constantly analyzing and interpreting everything around her.
Note: This phrase attributes the ability to derive meaning to a person, unlike a regular machine that performs mechanical tasks.

Expressions courantes (argot) de Machine

Gadget

Gadget is a slang term used to refer to a small tool or device with a specific purpose.
Exemple: Check out this cool kitchen gadget for slicing vegetables.
Note: This term is more informal and often implies novelty or usefulness, whereas 'machine' is a broader term.

Contraption

Contraption is a slang term for a device or machine that looks unusual or complex.
Exemple: He built a strange contraption out of old computer parts.
Note: Unlike a 'machine', a contraption may be makeshift or appear haphazardly assembled.

Gizmo

Gizmo refers to a small device or gadget, especially one whose name is unknown or forgotten.
Exemple: My dad loves collecting all kinds of electronic gizmos.
Note: It is a more playful and informal term compared to 'machine' which is more general.

Widget

Widget is a slang term for a small tool or mechanical device.
Exemple: The new software update includes a widget for quick access to weather information.
Note: In modern usage, 'widget' often refers to a component of a graphical user interface, distinct from the idea of a 'machine'.

Doohickey

Doohickey is a slang term for an object or gadget whose name one does not remember or does not know.
Exemple: I need a doohickey to fix the broken latch on the gate.
Note: This term is more whimsical and implies a lack of specificity compared to 'machine'.

Mechanism

Mechanism is a slang term used to refer to the inner workings or processes of a device.
Exemple: The mechanism of action for this new medication is still being studied.
Note: It often focuses more on the operational aspect of a 'machine' rather than the entire apparatus.

Machine - Exemples

The machine is broken.
De machine is kapot.
The vending machine is out of order.
De automaat is buiten gebruik.
The factory has a lot of machines.
De fabriek heeft veel machines.

Grammaire de Machine

Machine - Nom (Noun) / Nom, singulier ou massif (Noun, singular or mass)
Lemme: machine
Conjugaisons
Nom, pluriel (Noun, plural): machines
Nom, singulier ou massif (Noun, singular or mass): machine
Verbe, passé simple (Verb, past tense): machined
Verbe, gérondif ou participe présent (Verb, gerund or present participle): machining
Verbe, 3ème personne du singulier au présent (Verb, 3rd person singular present): machines
Verbe, forme de base (Verb, base form): machine
Verbe, présent non à la 3ème personne du singulier (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): machine
Syllabes, Séparation et Accent
machine contient 2 syllabes: ma • chine
Transcription phonétique: mə-ˈshēn
ma chine , ˈshēn (La syllabe rouge est accentuée)

Machine - Importance et fréquence d'utilisation

L'indice de fréquence et d'importance des mots indique la fréquence d'apparition d'un mot dans une langue donnée. Plus le nombre est petit, plus le mot est fréquemment utilisé. Les mots les plus fréquemment utilisés vont généralement de 1 à 4000.
machine: 700 - 800 (Extrêmement Commun).
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