French Conversation · Level 9
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French word
machinerie
Pronunciation
IPA/maʃinəʁi/
Meaning
- feminine nounmachinery
Example
La machinerie de l'usine est en panne.
The machinery at the factory is out of order.
More examples
La machinerie de chantier bloque la rue.
The construction machinery is blocking the street.
Core concept
An interconnected mechanism whose parts jointly make an operation work, literally in a plant and figuratively in an organized scheme.
Common phrases
contrôler la machinerie
inspect the machinery
mettre en route la machinerie
start up the machinery
Similar words
machine: A machine or device that operates independently to perform a task.
appareil: A small machine or instrument designed for a specific function.
équipement: A collection of equipment, tools, or supplies intended for a specific purpose.
installation: A combination of installed piping, machinery, and other systems needed for operation.
Definition in French
Ensemble de machines et d'appareils constituant une installation technique ou industrielle, destiné à produire, transformer ou faire fonctionner un service.
Word origin
Machinerie combines machine with the French suffix -erie, and machine comes through Latin machina from Greek mēkhanē.
Usage tips
- Machinerie is a collective noun often used in the singular with la even when many machines make up the installation.