Caoutchouc (en. Rubber)

/ka.u.tʃuk/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Elastic substance, often used in the manufacture of tires and other products.

Car tires are often made of rubber.

Les pneus de voiture sont souvent faits de caoutchouc.

Derived from the latex of tropical trees, used in many industrial items.

Natural rubber is more environmentally friendly than synthetic rubber.

Le caoutchouc naturel est plus écologique que le caoutchouc synthétique.

Material used in the making of shoe soles.

She bought shoes with rubber soles.

Elle a acheté des chaussures avec des semelles en caoutchouc.

The word comes from the Spanish 'caucho', which itself is derived from the Quechua 'kawchuk'.

natural rubber

Rubber sourced from trees, particularly the rubber tree.

caoutchouc naturel

rubber product

Article made from rubber, such as gloves or mats.

produit en caoutchouc

rubber effect

Elastic property of a material.

effet caoutchouc

gum

Similar substance but generally more rigid, often used for writing.

gomme

latex

Sap from trees, which is the source of rubber.

latex

elastomer

Polymer with elastic properties, similar to rubber.

élastomère

Said of a person who is very flexible or adaptable.

He is really rubbery, he adapts to every situation.

Il est vraiment caoutchouc, il s'adapte à toutes les situations.

Qualifies something that is soft or variable and easy to handle.

This project is a bit rubbery, we can still change quite a few things.

Ce projet est un peu caoutchouc, on peut encore changer pas mal de choses.