Cabriolet (en. Convertible)

/ka.bʁi.ɔ.lɛ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A type of car with a roof that can be folded or removed.

He bought a convertible to enjoy sunny days.

Il a acheté un cabriolet pour profiter des journées ensoleillées.

A two-seater vehicle with a folding roof.

The convertible is ideal for rides along the coast.

Le cabriolet est idéal pour les balades sur la côte.

A sports car often associated with dynamic driving.

She loves driving her convertible on winding roads.

Elle adore conduire son cabriolet sur les routes sinueuses.

From the French word cabriolet, derived from the Italian 'cabrioletto,' which means 'a kind of light car.'

to take a convertible

Driving a convertible car, often associated with freedom.

prendre un cabriolet

luxury convertible

A high-end convertible, often equipped with many comforts.

cabriolet de luxe

vintage convertible

An old model of convertible, prized by collectors.

cabriolet vintage

convertible

Another term for a car with a roof that can be folded.

décapotable

sporty

A car designed for performance, often light and fast.

sportive

sedan

A four-door vehicle, contrasting with the convertible.

berline

Cabrio

Look at that convertible passing by, it's gorgeous!

Regarde ce cabrio qui passe, il est magnifique !

Cabbie

He decided to take a cabbie for the weekend.

Il a décidé de prendre un cabbie pour le week-end.