TERMIUM Plus®

The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.

sequential manual gearbox [1 record]

Filter results by subject field Alphabetical list of terms

Filter results by subject field

Alphabetical list of terms

Record 1 2002-10-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Transmission Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
CONT

Sequential type shifting has been the norm on motorcycles for at least 80 years, but found its way to automobiles only recently. This six-speed system abandons the traditional H-pattern shifter in favor of an electronic shifting paddle mounted on the steering wheel.The redesigned SMG allows the driver to predetermine shifting speeds, depending upon driving conditions.

Key term(s)
  • sequential gearbox

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transmission (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
DEF

Boîte manuelle qui ne se commande pas par une grille en H comme une boîte classique, mais grâce à deux positions, + et -, comme en moto. Ainsi il n'est plus possible de manquer un rapport et de réaliser un surrégime.

Key term(s)
  • boîte séquentielle

Spanish

Save record 1

Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank

© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2024
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau

Display options

Change the order of display of the official languages of Canada
Option to display the non-official languages (Spanish or Portuguese)
Display definitions, contexts, etc., on records

Features

Language Portal of Canada

Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.

Writing tools

The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.

Glossaries and vocabularies

Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.

Date Modified: