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.
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.