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traction ['trækʃən](a) Technology traction f;∎ electric/steam traction traction f électrique/à vapeur;∎ to be in traction être en extension;∎ traction of the tongue (artificial respiration) tractions fpl rythmées de la langue►► traction cable câble m tracteur;Cars traction control contrôle m de traction;traction engine locomotive f;Medicine traction splint attelle f d'extension;traction wheels roues fpl motrices
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