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braquer

By Laura K. Lawless, About.com Guide

Definition: to point, aim, turn the steering wheel

Ne braque jamais un pistolet sur quelqu'un. - Never point a gun at someone.

Braquez vers la gauche ici - Turn left here.

 Related: le braquage - steering lock, (slang) - stickup; un braqueur (familiar) - hold-up man



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Pronunciation: [bra kay] Audio Link

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