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courroie

belt

noun koo-RWAH Rare

Origin: from Latin corrigia

Also means

strap

Usage Note

Courroie refers to a flat strap or belt used in machinery or to carry things — not a clothing belt (ceinture). The compound courroie de transmission (drive belt) is common in automotive and mechanical contexts. Figuratively, être la courroie de transmission means to be the link between two parties.

Examples

"La courroie de transmission est usée."

Natural Translation

The drive belt is worn out.

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