Translation of "contraption" into French

machin, bidule, engin are the top translations of "contraption" into French.

contraption noun grammar

A mechanical device of any sort, especially one that is complicated. [..]

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  • machin

    noun masculine

    complicated and precarious machine

    Please, do you have a plastic bag for that contraption?

    Vous avez un sac en plastique pour ce machin?

  • bidule

    noun masculine

    Petit objet

    The old contraption is only held together with spit and baling wire anyway.

    Ce vieux bidule ne tient seulement qu'à l'aide de quelques fils, de toute façon.

  • engin

    noun masculine

    Objet

    This contraption is a weapon of mass destruction.

    Cet engin est une arme de destruction massive.

  • Less frequent translations

    • truc
    • gadget
    • appareil
    • outil
    • instrument
    • widget
    • ustensile

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