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misfiring

/ˌmɪsˈfaɪərɪŋ/

/ˌmɪsˈfaɪrɪŋ/

Translations

misfiringgerund / present participle

/ˌmɪsˈfaɪərɪŋ/

/ˌmɪsˈfaɪrɪŋ/

défaillantPour un mécanisme ou un moteur qui ne fonctionne pas comme prévu.

The mechanic traced the problem to a misfiring cylinder.

Le mécanicien a identifié un cylindre défaillant comme origine du problème.

Synonyms

misfiringnoun

misfirings

raté d’allumageTechnique, pour un moteur ou une arme qui ne s’allume pas correctement.

The mechanic diagnosed a misfiring in the engine.

Le mécanicien a diagnostiqué un raté d’allumage dans le moteur.

Synonyms

misfireverb

misfiring

Gerund

misfired

Past Simple

misfired

Past Participle

misfiring

Gerund

/ˌmɪsˈfaɪə/

/ˌmɪsˈfaɪr/

raterSens figuré : ne pas produire l'effet attendu.

The comedian's joke misfired, leaving the audience silent instead of laughing.

La blague du comédien a raté, laissant le public silencieux au lieu de rire.

Additional translations

ratatouillerSurtout pour un moteur; registre courant.

Synonyms

go awry

Definitions

misfiringgerund / present participle

Failing to ignite, fire, or function properly; not working as intended.

The mechanic traced the problem to a misfiring cylinder.

misfiringnoun

The act or instance of a failure to ignite or function properly, especially in an engine or firearm.

The mechanic diagnosed the problem as a misfiring in the engine, which was causing the car to stall.

misfireverb

To fail to ignite or explode properly, as in the case of a firearm or engine.

The old car's engine began to misfire, causing it to sputter and stall.

To fail to achieve the intended effect or result.

The comedian's joke misfired, leaving the audience silent instead of laughing.