I have found out what a drive shaft is called in French

[Sprackers]

Its called a Cardan.

I hope this helps.

 

[Piet]

I like what they call hubcaps- enjoliveurs (prettificators)

 

[Sprackers]

Thanks. It does a long time to find out what parts are called in French. Google translate oftern never gives the right translation.

Maybe we should, in discussion topics or maybe Clementine could add a section like the paint codes section where people can add what parts are called in French. I know it would have saved me loads of time and frustration when searching for bits and parts:

English - French

Just an idea.

Cheers

Sprackers

 

[iMacThere4iAm]

For technical translations, "Le grande dictionnaire terminologique" http://gdt.oqlf.gouv.qc.ca/ has everything. Sometimes too much, but you can filter the results by automotive terms for instance.

 

[Sprackers]

great I will take a look

Cheers

 

[Disgusted]

My parents have an old AA book with translations of car parts in about 12 languages in case one broke down abroad. I'll see if I can dig it out.

 

[Sprackers]

Brilliant that would be great pop a copy round to Langton