ressort hélicoïdal
The English phrase coil spring is ressort hélicoïdal in French.
Meaning: Translations (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The term is composed of ressort (spring) and hélicoïdal (helical).
How does it change in a sentence?
When using the plural, the adjective hélicoïdal changes to hélicoïdaux in the form ressorts hélicoïdaux.
Did you know?
- In French, the word ressort can also mean a 'jurisdiction' or 'scope' of authority in legal contexts.
- Because ressort can mean 'spring' in the sense of 'vitality', a person with 'beaucoup de ressort' is seen as someone with great physical or mental resilience.
- The word ressort is derived from the verb ressortir, which literally means 'to go out again'. This describes the physical action of the spring returning to its original position.
Examples in context
- Pour réparer votre voiture, vous devrez peut-être remplacer le ressort hélicoïdal dans le système de suspension avant.To repair your car, you may need to replace the coil spring in the front suspension system.
- J'ai trouvé un vieux matelas dans le grenier avec des ressorts en spirale, et je vais les réutiliser pour un projet d'artisanat.I found an old mattress in the attic with coil springs, and I'm going to repurpose them for a craft project.
- Le ressort hélicoïdal est cassé.The coil spring is broken.
- Il faut remplacer ce ressort hélicoïdal.This coil spring must be replaced.
- Je cherche un ressort hélicoïdal pour ma voiture.I am looking for a coil spring for my car.
Example conversation
Manon and Gabriel are in a garage looking at a car part.
- ManonGabriel, regarde ce ressort hélicoïdal.Gabriel, look at this coil spring.
- GabrielIl semble très usé.It looks very worn out.
- ManonEst-ce que je dois le changer ?Do I have to change it?
- GabrielOui, il est endommagé.Yes, it is damaged.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries hélicoïdal, ressort, CC BY-SA 4.0.
