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blower fan

French translation: soufflante

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English term or phrase:	blower fan
French translation:	soufflante
Entered by:	Daniel Bouchard

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19:15 Jul 22, 2010

English to French translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Automotive / Cars & Trucks / car batteries

English term or phrase: blower fan

"Rev the engine. Turn on high beams headlights and the blower fan."

There is "ventilateur refoulant" for buildings, but for cars?

Thanks for the help!

Daniel Bouchard KudoZ activity Questions: 704 (7 open) (1 without valid answers) (14 closed without grading) Answers: 2
Local time: 07:14

soufflante

Explanation:
Plutôt que soufflerie, inapproprié dans ce contexte.
Nombreux exemples de sites Internet confirmant la proposition *soufflante*.

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Voir aussi le GDT : blower = soufflante.

Selected response from:

Daniel Marquis
Local time: 07:14

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Summary of answers provided

5 +2

soufflante

Daniel Marquis

ventilateur du pulseur d'air

mtfadel

la soufflerie (du chauffage)

FX Fraipont

ventilateur soufflant ou ventilateur

jmleger

Answers

4 mins confidence:

ventilateur soufflant ou ventilateur

Explanation:
Terminologie officielle chez Cat

jmleger
Local time: 06:14
Specializes in field
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French
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19 mins confidence:

la soufflerie (du chauffage)

Explanation:
le ventilateur, c'est pour refroidir le moteur ...

"Probleme de soufflerie de chauffage scenic 1.9 td - Auto titre.com ... Radars automatiques Fiches techniques automobile ..."
http://www.autotitre.com/.../Probleme-de-soufflerie-de-chau-...

FX Fraipont
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