graisseur
The English phrase "grease nipple" is translated into French as graisseur.
In a mechanical context, graisseur is the standard term used to describe a grease nipple or a grease fitting.
Meaning: fitting fixed to a piece of machinery (noun)
Which one should you use?
While graisseur is the standard term, you may encounter Embout de graissage or Raccord de lubrification in more formal contexts.
Did you know?
- In a professional setting, calling a fitting a téton is considered highly unprofessional because the word is primarily associated with anatomy. Stick to graisseur to avoid sounding like you are making an accidental erotic joke in the workshop.
- The term graisseur is versatile and can describe a mechanical component, a specialized tool, or even the human worker responsible for lubrication. This triple meaning is not present in the English 'grease nipple'.
- In French, the word for grease graisse is the exact same word used to describe animal fat in a kitchen or a recipe.
Examples in context
- Avez-vous un embout de graissage pour ce roulement ?Do you have a grease nipple for this bearing?
- Je dois lubrifier les articulations, mais je ne trouve pas l'embout de graissage.I need to lubricate the joints, but I can't find the grease nipple.
- Pourriez-vous me montrer où se trouve l'embout de graissage sur cette machine ?Could you show me where the grease nipple is located on this machine?
- Le graisseur est bouché par la saleté.The grease nipple is clogged with dirt.
- Il faut remplacer ce graisseur sur la machine.This grease nipple on the machine must be replaced.
- Applique de la graisse sur le graisseur.Apply some grease to the grease nipple.
Example conversation
Hugo and Léa are working on a tractor in a garage.
- HugoLéa, je ne trouve pas le graisseur ici.Léa, I can't find the grease nipple here.
- LéaRegarde juste derrière le levier, Hugo.Look just behind the lever, Hugo.
- HugoAh oui, ce graisseur est très sale.Ah yes, this grease nipple is very dirty.
- LéaNettoie-le avant d'ajouter la graisse.Clean it before adding the grease.
