engin
Meanings
Noun
1. any device, contraption or machinery, particularly a complex, dangerous or powerful one
2. a piece of military equipment
3. a piece of heavy machinery
4. any object whose name or function is unknown; a thingy; a gizmo (informal)
5. tool (penis) (informal)
6. a piece of hunting equipment (chiefly law)
7. an apparatus used in artistic gymnastics (sports)
8. any tool or apparatus (dated)
Examples5
Pour les engins de guerre, les pays ont toujours de l'argent.
For war machines, countries always have money.
Je n'arrive pas à comprendre comment faire fonctionner cet engin.
I can't figure out how to operate this machine.
Lorsque Tom s'est arrêté au stop, son engin a calé.
When Tom stopped for a stop sign, his engine stalled.
Cet engin est hors service.
This machine is out of order.
Tu as vu ce que cet engin pouvait faire.
You've seen what this machine can do.