contraption in the Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary

Translations for contraption in the English»French Dictionary

contraption [Brit kənˈtrapʃ(ə)n, Am kənˈtræpʃ(ə)n] N inf pej or hum

contraption (machine)

engin m inf

contraption (device)

machin m inf

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this here contraption

ce truc inf

that there contraption

ce truc-là inf

Translations for contraption in the French»English Dictionary

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qu'est-ce que c'est que cet engin? inf

what's that contraption?

sabot inf

old contraption

un engin de mort (véhicule, invention)

a deadly contraption

contraption in the PONS Dictionary

Translations for contraption in the English»French Dictionary

contraption [kənˈtræpʃən] N inf

contraption

truc m

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bidule

contraption

engin

contraption

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English

He orders a contraption to be built that is lifted into the air by griffons, enabling him to fly up into the air.

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If it struck, the second parachute deployed and the unfortunate victim was left towing away the contraption.

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There, they find a giant contraption, apparently built from the stolen parts of the robots in the park, painting pictures.

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One procedure reported occurring during the alleged exam phase of the experience is the insertion of a long needle-like contraption into a woman's navel.

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Outside the town hall, there is a play area for children with swings and other contraptions.

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Ted resisted the idea of being bound up in such an ugly contraption.

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Television screens of varying sizes were located around this contraption which showed different videos of their vehicle's performance.

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This cannon was a crude spring-powered contraption that hurled him 20 feet.

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The contraptions they develop tend to make life miserable for the main cast.

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It consists of a girdle-like contraption that is worn around the body, with a hook for attachment.

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