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to kick down

French translation: rétrograder

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English term or phrase:	to kick down
French translation:	rétrograder
Entered by:	HORIZONS, Catherine Dauvergne-Newman

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12:34 Nov 7, 2004

English to French translations [PRO]
Automotive / Cars & Trucks

English term or phrase: to kick down

"This means the petrol engine actually has a lot less torque low down than the diesel, making you want to work the engine at higher revs. Unfortunately the transmission’s unwillingness to kick down makes this often quite difficult."
Critique d'une voiture 4x4 et de sa motricité.

HORIZONS, Catherine Dauvergne-Newman KudoZ activity Questions: 254 (none open) (2 without valid answers) (9 closed without grading) Answers: 16 United Kingdom
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