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retread
UK
/ˌriːˈtrɛd/
US
/ˌriˈtrɛd/
Translations
retreads
pl
UK
/ˌriːˈtrɛd/
US
/ˌriˈtrɛd/
The mechanic recommended using a retread to save on costs.
Le mécanicien a recommandé d’utiliser un pneu rechapé pour réduire les coûts.
Regular retread of delivery-truck tires helps the company cut expenses.
Le rechapage régulier des pneus des camions de livraison aide l’entreprise à réduire ses dépenses.
Additional translations
retreaded
Past Simple
retreaded
Past Participle
retreading
Gerund
UK
/ˌriːˈtrɛd/
US
/ˌriˈtrɛd/
The mechanic decided to retread the old tires to extend their life.
Le mécanicien a décidé de rechaper les vieux pneus pour prolonger leur durée de vie.
Additional translations
UK
/ˈriːtrɛd/
US
/ˈriˌtrɛd/
Used attributively to describe something recycled, derivative, or lacking originality.
Critics dismissed the film as a retread storyline with nothing new to offer.
Les critiques ont rejeté le film comme un scénario réchauffé qui n’avait rien de nouveau à offrir.
Definitions
The mechanic recommended using a retread to save on costs.
The movie felt like a retread of old ideas without any fresh perspective.
Regular retread of delivery-truck tires helps the company cut expenses.
The mechanic decided to retread the old tires to extend their life.
The director chose to retread the plot of his previous film for his new project.
Critics dismissed the film as a retread storyline with nothing new to offer.