Join Discordmécanisme
/me.ka.nism/
1.
nounmasculineSing
mechanism (a mechanical device or the parts that make something work)
workings
Je ne comprends pas comment fonctionne le mécanisme de cette montre.
I don't understand how the mechanism of this watch works.
Synonyms:dispositif, rouage, système
2.
nounmasculineSing
process or procedure by which something operates
psychological or social mechanism (e.g., defence mechanism)
C'est un mécanisme de défense psychologique assez courant.
It's a fairly common psychological defence mechanism.
Synonyms:processus, fonctionnement, procédé, système