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drive in a high gear

19:51 May 26, 2016
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English to French translations [PRO]
Automotive / Cars & Trucks / ROAD SAFETY
English term or phrase: drive in a high gear
De-ice your windscreen and clear oose snow from your vehicle before setting off.


To avoid skidding, drive in a high gear, brake gently and avoid braking on bends.
Irène Guinez
Spain
Local time: 16:43


Summary of answers provided
5 +2utilisez un rapport élevé
GILLES MEUNIER
4 +2mettez un rapport élevé
FX Fraipont (X)
5roulez en cinquième OU roulez en vitesse supérieure.
mixeita


  

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10 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +2
mettez un rapport élevé


Explanation:
3/4/5

"Question conduite neige.... - Auto titre
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Conduite sur neige je freine quasiment jamais en tout cas. .... on préfèrera rouler en sous-régime avec un rapport élevé (genre 50 - 60 km/h en ..."

FX Fraipont (X)
Belgium
Local time: 16:43
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in FrenchFrench
PRO pts in category: 1555

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Tony M
10 mins
  -> thanks Tony!
neutral  polyglot45: engagez une vitesse....
27 mins
agree  Kinzi Ceolin (X): Oui, on pourrait accessoirement préciser "un rapport de boîte de vitesses" ou "un rapport de vitesse". http://www.haute-marne.gouv.fr/content/download/2139/14991/f...
29 mins
  -> merci!
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2 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5
roulez en cinquième OU roulez en vitesse supérieure.


Explanation:
Dans ce contexte, l'explication est littérale, il s'agit d'embrayer la vitesse la plus haute, la cinquième ou la sixième, en fonction des véhicules, afin d'éviter les dérapages.

mixeita
Belize
Local time: 08:43
Native speaker of: Native in FrenchFrench

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral  Kinzi Ceolin (X): Pas forcément la vitesse la plus haute, il s'agit plutôt d'utiliser un rapport de vitesse supérieur à celui qu'on utiliserait d'habitude. Par exemple, cela pourrait signifier faire du 30 km/h en quatrième..
8 mins
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8 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): +2
utilisez un rapport élevé


Explanation:
Beaucoup plus utilisé en France

GILLES MEUNIER
France
Local time: 16:43
Native speaker of: French
PRO pts in category: 1826

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  mchd
1 hr
agree  Didier Fourcot: Ou plus élevé (que d'habitude)
4 hrs
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