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jupe avant [3 records]

Record 1 2024-02-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Bodywork and Framework (Motor Vehicles)
  • Motor Vehicle and Bicycle Accessories
DEF

A device made of metal or plastic fitted beneath the front bumper of an automobile and intended to enhance aerodynamics and stability by blocking the flow of turbulent air under the chassis.

CONT

At high speeds the front spoiler, with the built-in air ducts for brake cooling, reduces lift on the front axle thus further improving directional stability.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Carrosserie, caisse et châssis (Véhicules automobiles)
  • Accessoires d'automobiles et de bicyclettes
CONT

Le design du becquet avant est plus prononcé, bénéficiant désormais de prises d'air plus larges et cloisonnées au centre qui rallonge les lignes caractéristiques du capot moteur.

Key term(s)
  • béquet avant

Spanish

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Record 2 2011-05-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Bodywork and Framework (Motor Vehicles)
OBS

front valence panel: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Carrosserie, caisse et châssis (Véhicules automobiles)
OBS

jupe avant : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick).

Spanish

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Record 3 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hydroplanes and Hydrofoils
OBS

hovercraft

French

Domaine(s)
  • Hydroglisseurs et hydroptères

Spanish

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