Car (en. Because)

/kaʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Motorized vehicle with four wheels intended for the transport of people.

I bought a new car.

J'ai acheté une nouvelle voiture.

All motor vehicles used on the road.

Cars have become essential in our daily lives.

Les voitures sont devenues indispensables dans notre quotidien.

Automobile vehicle in general.

He offered me a ride in his car.

Il m'a proposé de faire un tour en voiture.

From the Latin 'carrus' meaning cart.

to travel by car

To travel or drive on a road.

faire la route en voiture

to take the car

To use the car for getting around.

prendre la voiture

to be broken down (car)

When the car no longer works.

être en panne de voiture

driver

Person who drives a vehicle.

conducteur

passenger

Person who is aboard a vehicle without driving it.

passager

road trip

Journey taken by car over a long distance.

road trip

Wheels

He parked his wheels in front of the café.

Il a garé sa bagnole devant le café.

Ride

Look at that ride, it's beautiful!

Regarde ce caïman, il est magnifique !