dial
US /ˈdaɪ.əl/
UK /ˈdaɪ.əl/

1.
cadran, molette
a face of a clock or watch or a similar movable circular plate or disc indicating a measurement or setting
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The clock's dial was made of polished brass.
Le cadran de l'horloge était en laiton poli.
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He carefully turned the dial to the correct frequency.
Il a soigneusement tourné le cadran à la bonne fréquence.
1.
composer, appeler
to operate a telephone or make a call to a particular number by pressing buttons or rotating a dial
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Please dial 911 in case of emergency.
Veuillez composer le 911 en cas d'urgence.
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She had to dial the number several times before getting through.
Elle a dû composer le numéro plusieurs fois avant de réussir à joindre.