Translation of "rudder" into French

gouvernail, barre, safran are the top translations of "rudder" into French.

rudder noun grammar

(nautical) An underwater vane used to steer a vessel. The rudder is controlled by means of a wheel, tiller or other apparatus (modern vessels can be controlled even with a joystick or an autopilot). [..]

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  • gouvernail

    noun masculine

    underwater vane used to steer a vessel [..]

    Most of the controls'll be in the bridge back to the engine, rudder and prop.

    La plupart des commandes doivent être dans la passerelle derrière le moteur, le gouvernail et l'hélice.

  • barre

    noun feminine

    A gangster sawed the rudder, and the car exploded.

    C'est un gangster qui a scié la barre de direction et la voiture a explosé.

  • safran

    noun masculine

    underwater vane used to steer a vessel

    It must be possible to release the lever, whatever its position, without the position of the rudder plate changing.

    Le levier doit pouvoir être lâché dans n'importe quelle position sans que la position des safrans change.

  • Less frequent translations

    • empennage
    • direction
    • gouverne
    • palonnier
    • timon
    • volant
    • barre de gouvernail
    • gouvernail de direction
    • gouvernail de poupe
    • gouverne de direction
    • jambe de traîne
    • jambe qui traîne
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