Glossary entry (derived from question below)
French term or phrase:
allumer les pneus
English translation:
to burn rubber
Added to glossary by
Karen Tucker (X)
Dec 15, 2004 14:35
20 yrs ago
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French term
allumer les pneus
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French to English
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Automotive / Cars & Trucks
car racing
I found a definition for this term, but I still don't know how to say it in English. The definition is "transformer ses roues en feu stop pour signaler un freinage."
The context is an account by a man who rode with a professional car racer at a championship: "Tels Russell Crowe dans le film de Ridley Scott, nous nous appretons maintenant a affronter l'arene et le redoutable gladiateur qu'est Colin McRae, Champion du Monde des Rallyes 1995. Drapeau jaune, Mattias allume de nouveau les pneus et vient se placer sur la ligne de depart..."
Thanks,
Karen
The context is an account by a man who rode with a professional car racer at a championship: "Tels Russell Crowe dans le film de Ridley Scott, nous nous appretons maintenant a affronter l'arene et le redoutable gladiateur qu'est Colin McRae, Champion du Monde des Rallyes 1995. Drapeau jaune, Mattias allume de nouveau les pneus et vient se placer sur la ligne de depart..."
Thanks,
Karen
Proposed translations
(English)
| 4 +2 | to burn rubber |
Amanda Grey
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| 3 | burn rubber |
David Sirett
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| 1 +1 | lights up the tires |
NancyLynn
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Proposed translations
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to burn rubber
Slang expression
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Comment: "Perfect! Thanks so much. Karen"
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lights up the tires
It seems as though there is a light that that comes on, a brake light, that appears on the sides, perhaps in the hub, for lateral view. That`s what the definition tells me.
But the context tells me that Mattias might be 'firing up the tires', figuratively, getting ready to join the race.
I would need lots more context to be sure, as this is not my arena!;-)
But the context tells me that Mattias might be 'firing up the tires', figuratively, getting ready to join the race.
I would need lots more context to be sure, as this is not my arena!;-)
Peer comment(s):
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Fox76 (X)
: I think "firing up" : strong acceleration, drive wheels are turning idle, tires heat up, smoke is generated
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yes, firing up sounds right to me, good imagery
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19 mins
burn rubber
The reference is to making the tyres smoke when braking hard or accelerating hard, and heat is generated by friction as the tyres slip.
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