English-French and French-English dictionary of the motor car, cycle, and boat

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English-French and French-English dictionary of the motor car, cycle, and boat

by Frederick Lucas

EN·~3 hours

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Description

A practical companion for anyone navigating the world of early‑20th‑century motor vehicles, this bilingual reference gathers the essential technical vocabulary used by English‑ and French‑speaking engineers, mechanics, and enthusiasts. Drawing from contemporary journals and manufacturers’ catalogues, it presents clear equivalents for everything from accelerator components to axle assemblies, making foreign manuals and parts lists far more approachable.

The entries are organized alphabetically in both directions, with cycle‑specific terms highlighted in italics for quick identification. Whether you’re a hobbyist restoring a vintage car, a student studying automotive engineering, or a translator handling technical documents, the dictionary offers reliable, up‑to‑date terminology that bridges language gaps. Its concise definitions and consistent formatting help users find the right word without wading through unnecessary jargon, turning a potentially daunting language barrier into a straightforward tool for learning and communication.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~3 hours (195K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Marcia Brooks, Bibimbop, Hugo Voisard and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Release date

2012-10-29

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

FL

Frederick Lucas

A fiery journalist, convert to Catholicism, and politician, he founded The Tablet and became a sharp, energetic voice in mid-19th-century public life. His work linked religion, reform, and Irish political questions in a way that made him hard to ignore.

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