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high-powered [Brit ˌhʌɪˈpaʊəd, Am ˈhaɪ ˈˌpaʊ(ə)rd] ADJ

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I.power [Brit ˈpaʊə, Am ˈpaʊ(ə)r] N

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1. power POL:

power (gen) (control)

to take or seize power

prendre le pouvoir

to be in/come to power

être/accéder au pouvoir

to be returned/swept to power

être rétabli/propulsé au pouvoir

power to the people!

le pouvoir au peuple!

power corrupts

le pouvoir corrompt

to be in sb's power

être à la merci de qn

to have sb in one's power

tenir qn à sa merci

3. power (influence):

influence f (over sur)

4. power (capability):

power(s) of concentration/persuasion

pouvoir de concentration/persuasion

it is in power or within my power to do

il est en mon pouvoir de faire

it is in or you have it in your power to change things

il est en votre pouvoir de changer les choses

it does not lie within my power to help you form

il n'est pas en mon pouvoir de vous aider

to do everything in one's power

faire tout ce qui est en son pouvoir (to do pour faire)

to lose the power of speech

perdre l'usage de la parole

to be at the height of one's powers (gen)

avoir atteint la plénitude de ses moyens

to be at the height of one's powers artist:

être au sommet de son art

6. power (physical force):

power (of person, explosion)

power (of person, explosion)

power (of storm)

7. power:

power PHYS, TECH (gen)

power (electrical)

énergie f électrique

power (current)

to switch on the power

mettre le courant

a cheap source of power

une source d'énergie peu coûteuse

a cheap source of power attr drill, lathe, circuit, cable

a cheap source of power steering, brakes

a cheap source of power mower

a cheap source of power shovel

8. power MECH (of vehicle, plane):

we're losing power

nous perdons de la puissance

to be running at full/half power

fonctionner à plein/mi-régime

9. power (magnification):

10. power MATH:

8 to the power of 3

to the nth power

(à la) puissance n

11. power (country):

the big powers

les grandes puissances

II.power [Brit ˈpaʊə, Am ˈpaʊ(ə)r] VB trans

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III.-powered COMP

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electrically-powered

fonctionnant à l'électricité, électrique

IV.power [Brit ˈpaʊə, Am ˈpaʊ(ə)r]

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nuclear-powered ADJ

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nuclear-powered

fonctionnant à l'énergie nucléaire

empower [Brit ɪmˈpaʊə, ɛmˈpaʊə, Am əmˈpaʊ(ə)r] VB trans

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1. empower (legally):

to empower sb to do

donner le droit à qn de faire

the police are empowered to do

la police a pleins pouvoirs pour faire

2. empower (politically):

empower women, young, consumer

donner du pouvoir à

to feel empowered

se sentir moins impuissant (by grâce à)

lung-power N

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puissance f vocale

gas-powered ADJ

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gas-powered

fonctionnant au gaz

nuclear-powered ADJ

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nuclear-powered

fonctionnant à l'énergie nucléaire

jet-powered, jet-propelled ADJ

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jet-powered

emergency powers N npl POL

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emergency powers

≈ pleins pouvoirs mpl

solar powered ADJ

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solar powered

qui fonctionne à l'énergie solaire

mental powers N npl

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mental powers

capacités fpl intellectuelles

Translations for high-power in the English»French Dictionary

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high-powered ADJ

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high-powered

très puissant(e)

empower [ɪmˈpaʊəʳ, Am emˈpaʊɚ] VB trans

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1. empower (authorize):

2. empower LAW:

donner procuration [ou pleins pouvoirs] à

3. empower POL:

donner du pouvoir à

4. empower (give power to):

empower employees

responsabiliser

empower disabled

rendre plus fort

I.power [ˈpaʊəʳ, Am ˈpaʊɚ] N

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1. power no pl (ability to control):

to be in sb's power

être à la merci de qn

to have sb in one's power

tenir qn en son pouvoir

3. power (country, organization, person):

6. power no pl (strength):

power walking

marche f en force

8. power no pl (magnifying strength):

agrandissement m

9. power (value of magnifying strength):

grossissement m

10. power no pl MATH:

three to the power two

trois puissance deux

II.power [ˈpaʊəʳ, Am ˈpaʊɚ] VB intr (move)

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to power along the track

foncer sur la piste

to power up

III.power [ˈpaʊəʳ, Am ˈpaʊɚ] VB trans

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power engine, rocket:

nuclear-powered

I.power up VB intr

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se mettre en route

II.power up VB trans

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sea power N no pl

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puissance f navale

power-driven ADJ

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power-driven

power line N

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1. power line ELEC:

ligne f électrique

2. power line (high voltage electrical line):

ligne f (à) haute tension

wind power N no pl

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énergie f éolienne

purchasing power N

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purchasing power

pouvoir m d'achat

power tool N

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outil m électrique

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A high load is when multiple high-power systems such as ignition, radiator fan, heater blowers, lights and entertainment system are running at the same time. en.wikipedia.org

In 1992, the company began focusing exclusively on the development of high-power fiber lasers and amplifiers. en.wikipedia.org

For example, a high-power plug may include a locking ring or twist-lock feature to prevent accidental disconnection in use. en.wikipedia.org

Most overheads use an extremely high-power halogen lamp that may consume up to 750 watts. en.wikipedia.org

The latter configuration obviated the need for electrical power and led to the development of high-power lasers for military applications. en.wikipedia.org

In 1992 there were sixty-three high-power television transmitters, 369 medium-power transmitters, seventy-six low-power transmitters, and twenty-three transposers. en.wikipedia.org

After designing the 14/20, he started the design of advanced high-power engines, combining overhead valves with a pressurised oil lubrication system. en.wikipedia.org

Corona rings may also be installed on the insulators of antennas of high-power radio transmitters. en.wikipedia.org

Spectral ripple is more evident in high-power devices and mainly around the peak wavelength where the device gain is higher. en.wikipedia.org

Some high-power incandescent flashlights use a halogen lamp where the bulb contains a halogen gas such as iodine or bromine to improve the life and efficacy of the bulb. en.wikipedia.org

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