No. 4,539 in French
machine
A device or apparatus that uses mechanical power to perform a specific task.
In a sentence
Il a réparé la machine à café ce matin.
He fixed the coffee machine this morning.
Here, 'machine' refers to a physical appliance designed to perform a specific task, exemplified by 'coffee machine'.
Je suis impressionné par la machine de production dans cette usine.
I am impressed by the production machine in this factory.
In this example, 'machine' is used to denote industrial equipment capable of executing manufacturing processes.
Elle est une véritable machine quand il s'agit de résoudre des problèmes.
She is a real machine when it comes to solving problems.
In this sentence, 'machine' is metaphorically used to describe someone's efficiency and relentless ability in performing a specific activity, comparing them to a mechanical entity.
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