échappement

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French

Etymology

From échapper (to escape) +‎ -ment.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /e.ʃap.mɑ̃/
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Noun

échappement m (plural échappements)

  1. escape
  2. (horlogery) escapement
  3. exhaust pipe (of a vehicle)
    Synonyms: (Canada) silencieux, pot d’échappement

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