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power [ˈpaʊər]1. nounb. ( = force) [of person, blow, sun] force f• the power of love/thought la force de l'amour/de la penséec. ( = authority) pouvoir m• in power [party] au pouvoire. [of engine, device] puissance f• microwave on full power for a minute faites chauffer au micro-ondes à puissance maximale pendant une minute3. compounds[+ computer] éteindre[+ computer] allumer* * *['paʊə(r)] 1.to be in/come to power — être/accéder au pouvoir
2) ( strength) puissance f4) ( capability) pouvoir mto be at the height of one's powers — gen avoir atteint la plénitude de ses moyens; [artist] être au sommet de son art
6) ( physical force) (of person, explosion) force f; ( of storm) violence f8) (of vehicle, plane) puissance fto be running at full/half power — fonctionner à plein/mi-régime
9) ( magnification) puissance f10) Mathematics11) ( country) puissance f2.noun modifier Technology, Electricity [ drill, circuit, cable] électrique; [ steering, brakes] assisté; [ mower] à moteur; [ shovel] mécanique; [breakfast, lunch] de travail3.transitive verb faire marcher [engine]; propulser [plane, boat]powered by — propulsé par [engine]; alimenté par [electricity, gas, generator]
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